Vantage is a multinational company offering online trading services worldwide, including India. Registered and regulated by leading financial authorities such as ASIC (Australia), FCA (United Kingdom), and CIMA (Cayman Islands), Vantage adheres to strict transparency and compliance standards. The headquarters of Vantage is located in Sydney, with additional offices in London, the Cayman Islands, and Vanuatu. The company has more than 1,000 employees in over 30 offices worldwide, serving clients from 172 countries.
Trading Instruments
On the Vantage platform, Indian traders have access to a wide range of trading instruments:
- Forex Pairs: More than 40 major, minor, and exotic currency pairs, including popular options like EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, and many others.
- Indices: Trade futures and spot contracts on leading global indices, including SP500, DAX, NAS100, DJ30, FTSE 100, ASX 200, Nikkei 225, and others.
- Precious Metals: Gold, silver, platinum, palladium. Effectively hedge your positions by investing in precious metals.
- Energy Resources: Oil (WTI and Brent), natural gas, gasoline, and agricultural commodities such as coffee, sugar, cotton.
- ETFs: Trade exchange-traded funds tracking stocks, bonds, commodities, cryptocurrencies, and other assets.
- Stocks: Access trading on stocks of major international companies, including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix, Tesla, and hundreds of others through CFDs.
- Bonds: Trading government bonds from the USA, Germany, the United Kingdom, and other countries.
Trading Platforms
Vantage offers several advanced trading platforms for the convenience of Indian traders:
* Vantage Web Trader and Mobile App:
The Vantage web platform and free mobile app (for iOS and Android) provide full access to all trading instruments and analytical materials. Receive notifications on important news and market events.
- MetaTrader 4 (MT4):
The iconic MT4 platform from MetaQuotes allows trading in financial markets using a wide range of technical indicators, charts, and automated trading systems (Expert Advisors).
- MetaTrader 5 (MT5):
The updated MT5 version adds enhanced graphics, more analytical tools, new chart types, and the ability to trade not only forex but also futures, stocks, and other CFDs.
- TradingView:
Connect your trading account to the popular social platform TradingView with advanced analytics, automated strategies, market ideas from other traders, and the ability to trade directly from the charts.
- ProTrader:
The intuitive ProTrader platform allows traders to access advanced market data, charts, order book levels, and fast one-click scalping.
Types of Trading Accounts
Indian traders can choose from various account types depending on their experience level:
- RAW ECN: For professional traders with low floating spreads starting from 0.0 pips and commissions from ₹120 per lot.
- PRO ECN: For experienced traders with ultra-low floating spreads and commissions from ₹240 per lot.
- Standard STP: Ideal for beginners – no commissions, with fixed spreads starting from 1.0 pips.
- Swap-Free: For traders with religious beliefs prohibiting the payment/receipt of swaps.
- Cent: Mini accounts for beginners with a minimum deposit of only ₹800.
Trading Conditions
| Parameter | RAW ECN | PRO ECN | Standard STP | Cent |
| Minimum Deposit | ₹800,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹800 |
| Spread on EUR/USD | From 0.0 pips | From 0.0 pips | 1.4 pips | 2.0 pips |
| Commission | From ₹120 per lot | From ₹240 per lot | None | ₹400 per lot |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:500 | 1:500 | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| Minimum Trading Volume | 0.01 lots | 0.01 lots | 0.01 lots | 0.01 lots |
Risk Management Tools
Vantage provides Indian traders with useful risk management tools:
- Negative Balance Protection: Retail clients are protected from losing more than the balance on their accounts.
- Price Change Alerts: Set up notifications for threshold price levels to receive timely signals.
- Stop Loss and Take Profit: Lock in losses and profits by setting automatic sell/buy orders at certain price conditions.
- Margin Management: Margin level indicators allow risk control and prevent excessive leverage.
- Partial Position Closure: The option to close only part of the current position to lock in profit or reduce risk.
Financial Conditions
- Wide range of base currencies for trading accounts: USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, SGD, CAD, NZD, JPY, HKD, PLN.
- Multiple funding options: Bank transfers, credit/debit cards, e-wallets (Neteller, Skrill, FasaPay, etc.), crypto, mobile wallets.
- Profit withdrawals: To bank accounts, electronic wallets, or crypto wallets.
- Free internal transfers between Vantage accounts.
- Fast and reliable deposit/withdrawal procedures with no hidden fees.
Trader Reviews from India
| Reviewer | Country | Rating | Date | Key Points |
| Vaishu Vaishu | GB | 5/5 | Aug 13, 2024 | Great experience, loves everything about Vantage |
| Ceren B. | DE | 5/5 | Aug 4, 2024 | Very good customer service, fast, friendly, trustworthy |
| Domonic McDermott | GB | 5/5 | May 21, 2024 | Easy account opening and management, successful trading, recommends 10/10 |
| JustAnswer Customer | GB | 5/5 | May 3, 2024 | Painless account setup, helpful staff, quick checks, swift account activation |
Vantage Partnership Program for IBs and Affiliates
Vantage invites Indian traders, institutional investors, and marketing agencies to participate in the partnership program:
- Introducing Broker (IB) Program:
Referral rewards up to 35% of the spread and commissions of referred clients. Personalized branding, training, and support.
- Affiliate Program:
CPA rewards up to ₹80,000 per referred transaction. Access to professional marketing tools and banners.
- Partnerships for Educational Institutions:
Special conditions for integrating the Vantage trading platform into financial market training programs.
Overview of Vantage Academy
Vantage Academy is a free educational section aimed at enhancing the trading literacy of Indian traders:
- Training Courses: Step-by-step interactive courses for beginners on forex basics, CFDs, technical and fundamental analysis.
- Trading Webinars: Regular live broadcasts with market overviews, strategy analysis, and Q&A sessions.
- Knowledge Base: Over 1,000 articles on various aspects of trading – strategies, risk management, psychology, trading tools, and more.
- Economic Calendar: Track important news and reports affecting the markets.
- Market Analysis: Professional insights into current market conditions and trading ideas from Vantage experts.
FAQ
Yes, Vantage offers a free demo account with ₹8,000,000 in virtual funds to test the platform and strategies on real market data.
Bank transfers, cards, e-wallets like Neteller/Skrill/FasaPay, mobile wallets, UPI, crypto wallets, and other popular methods in India.
Currently, Vantage Academy is available only in English. However, expansion to other languages, including Hindi, may occur in the future as the company grows in India.
