VT Markets vs AvaTrade

VT Markets vs AvaTrade Comparison Table 2024
VT Markets	AvaTrade
Review 4	Review 4.9

Founded in 2015, VT Markets maintains its position as a top Australian multi-asset CFD broker. With 1000+ tradeable instruments and support for the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms, this broker delivers a wide range of day trading opportunities to over 200,000 clients worldwide. VT Markets is regulated by the ASIC, FSCA, and SVGFSA.	AvaTrade is a leading forex and CFD broker, established in 2006 and regulated across 9 jurisdictions. Over 400,000 users have signed up with the broker which processes over 2 million trades each month. The firm offers multiple trading platforms, including MT4, MT5, and a proprietary WebTrader. 1250+ financial instruments are available for day trading, alongside a comprehensive education center and multilingual customer support.
Customer Reviews
	4.3 Based on 4 AvaTrade customer reviews
Bonus Offer
50% Welcome Bonus
Comment by Reviewer
"VT Markets is a great choice for regular traders who are looking for very tight spreads and powerful charting software. The broker's share CFD offering is particularly strong, with hundreds of commission-free assets spanning multiple global markets."	"AvaTrade offers the full package for short-term traders. There is powerful charting software, reliable execution, transparent fees, and fast account opening with a low minimum deposit."
Pros
Traders can access a range of analysis tools supplied by reputable providers, including Trading Central’s Market Buzz AI tool and a customizable economic calendar Market-leading MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 charting platforms are offered, with advanced technical capabilities and access to Expert Advisors (EAs) Spreads are competitive based on tests, coming in at 0.2 pips for EUR/USD in the ECN account, aligning with top brands like Pepperstone There’s a strong range of payment methods, including bank wire, credit cards and e-wallets, plus 5 base currencies to choose from VT Markets offers free 90-day demo accounts allowing traders to thoroughly test their short-term strategies A proprietary copy trading service, VTrade, is available on two platforms, with access to 100+ providers You can open an account in less than 5 minutes with just a $100 starting deposit	WebTrader is well-suited to beginners and features a strong suite of technical analysis tools and market research for day traders The broker’s unique risk management tool, AvaProtect, protects against losses up to $1 million and is easy to activate in the platform Automated trading is supported through MetaTrader Expert Advisors (EAs), as well as the AvaSocial and DupliTrade tools There's a great range of fee-free deposit methods, including bank wire, credit cards and popular e-wallets like Skrill The broker offers reliable 24/5 multilingual customer support with fast response times during testing AvaTrade is a heavily regulated and trustworthy broker with licenses from the ASIC, CySEC and more Day traders can access stable spreads and zero commissions with no hidden fees
Cons
The broker’s bonus schemes have stringent terms and conditions, including restrictions on minimum deposits and payment methods used Unlike similar brands like Fusion Markets, VT Markets does not offer crypto trading	A high $2000 minimum investment is required to use DupliTrade, which will be out of reach for many beginners There’s an above-average $50 inactivity fee after three months, though this won't impact active day traders It’s a shame that there are no rebate schemes for serious traders looking for additional perks - CMC Markets would be a better choice here There is no ECN account with raw spreads Traders from the US are not accepted
Awards
Best Research House Europe 2022 Best Forex Broker Australia 2022 Best Forex Customer Service 2022 Best Forex Mobile App 2022 Most Innovative Online Trading Platform 2022	Best Mobile Trading Platform 2023 - Finance Derivative Best Educational 2023 - Global Business Magazine Best Overall Broker 2022 - DayTrading.com Best Trading App 2021 - DayTrading.com Best Forex Broker 2019 - DayTrading.com
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Commodities, Stocks, Indices	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Bonds, Crypto, Spread Betting
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$200
Trading Platforms
MT4 MT5 TradingView TradingCentral	WebTrader AvaTradeGO AvaOptions MT4 MT5 AlgoTrader TradingCentral DupliTrade
Payment Methods
Alipay Apple Pay Credit Card Debit Card FasaPay Google Wallet Mastercard Neteller Skrill UnionPay Visa Wire Transfer	Boleto Credit Card Debit Card FasaPay JCB Card Mastercard MoneyGram Neteller Perfect Money Skrill Swift WebMoney Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
ASIC, FSCA, SVGFSA	ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, ISA, CBol, FSA, FSRA, BVI, ADGM
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
	2%
STP Account
Yes	Yes
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
Yes	Yes
MAM Account
Yes	Yes
PAMM Account
Yes	Yes
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
App Review
VT Markets offers a bespoke app with 230+ assets including forex. Traders benefit from 24/5 customer support, a welcome deposit bonus, real-time market news, and hassle-free account management. The app is available to download to Android and Apple devices.	AvaTradeGO consistently impresses with its comprehensive mobile trading experience, boasting an interface that’s not just easy to use, but genuinely intuitive. Navigating the app is a breeze, ensuring fast access to hundreds of markets, including forex, stocks, indices, commodities, ETFs, and bonds. However, what sets AvaTradeGO apart is its AvaProtect™ feature, offering an unmatched level of risk protection that’s rare to find elsewhere.
Android App Rating
4.3	4
iOS App Rating
4.6	4.3
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
Yes	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
VT Markets continues to offer copy trading via its proprietary service, VTrade. Followers can choose from 100+ strategy providers through a user-friendly platform, whilst providers can boost their earnings through the rebate scheme.	AvaTrade maintains a top position when it comes to social and copy trading tools. Traders can access the proprietary AvaSocial app as well as popular third-party platforms, DupliTrade and ZuluTrade. The comprehensive performance metrics can help you find the right strategy provider for your goals and risk appetite.
Social Trading
Yes	Yes
Trade Signals
Yes	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$0	$50
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD
Stock Exchanges
CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq National Stock Exchange Of India S&P 500	Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Borsa Italiana Deutsche Boerse Euronext Hang Seng IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group London Stock Exchange Nasdaq Russell 2000 Shanghai Stock Exchange SIX Swiss Exchange Shenzhen Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange Taiwan Stock Exchange
Commodities
Cocoa Coffee Copper Cotton Gold Natural Gas Oil Orange Juice Silver Sugar	Cocoa Coffee Cannabis Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Lithium Natural Gas Oil Palladium Platinum Precious Metals Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat
CFD Trading
VT Markets offers over 1000+ CFDs spanning currencies, stocks, indices, ETFs and commodities. The MetaTrader charting platforms provide dozens of technical tools alongside integrated market analysis resources and zero restrictions on short-term trading strategies.	AvaTrade's 1250+ leveraged CFD products span a wide range of asset classes including stocks, indices, commodities, bonds, crypto, and ETFs. You can speculate on underlying assets in the broker’s feature-rich web and mobile platforms with market-leading research tools to help discover opportunities.
Leverage
1:500	1:30 (Retail) 1:400 (Pro)
FTSE Spread
From 40	0.5
GBPUSD Spread
0.4 pips	1.5
Oil Spread
From 16	0.02
Stocks Spread
Variable	0.13
Forex Trading
VT Markets offers an average selection of 40+ forex pairs with up to 1:500 leverage. Forex spreads in the ECN account are highly competitive, starting from 0.0 pips, although the 1.2-pip minimum quotes in the Standard account are a little higher than the likes of Pepperstone or IC Markets.	AvaTrade offers 50+ currency pairs with competitive spreads from 0.9 pips and zero commissions. You can trade majors, minors and exotics around the clock on industry-leading platforms, including MT4 and MT5. Traders can also access beginner-friendly trading tools and comprehensive forex education.
Forex App
VT Markets offers a bespoke app with 230+ assets including forex. Traders benefit from 24/5 customer support, a welcome deposit bonus, real-time market news, and hassle-free account management. The app is available to download to Android and Apple devices.	AvaTrade provides AvaTradeGo for mobile trading. The app offers 1000+ markets, the ability to create watchlists and make trades. The AvaProtect™ feature even adds another layer of risk protection. Rated 4.2* , it is one of the more popular trading apps. Download it today.
GBPUSD Spread
0.4 pips	1.5
EURUSD Spread
0.4 pips	0.9
EURGBP Spread
1.4 pips	1.5
Assets
40+	50+
Currency Indices
	USD
Cryptocurrency
Crypto trading not offered	Regulated in five continents, AvaTrade offers a secure way to access crypto markets. There's a great range of digital currencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple, plus a crypto index. You can access competitive crypto spreads in the broker's wide choice of platforms as well as 1:2 leverage.
Spread
	BTC <1%, ETH 2%
Coins
	BCH BTC BTG ETH LTC XRP EOS DASH
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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