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Vantage vs HFM

Side-by-side broker comparison covering rebates, spreads, leverage, regulation, and platforms.

FeatureVantageHFM
RebateUpto $16.5/lotUpto $12/lot
Rebate %100%100%
Min deposit$30$30
Max leverage1:Unlimited1:2000
SpreadsFrom 18 pipsFrom 0.1 pips
Withdrawal timeInstant1-2 business days
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, FSCA, CIMA, FSCFCA, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, CMA, FSC, FSA
PlatformsMT4, MT5, ProTrader, WebTrader, Mobile AppMT4, MT5, HFM Platform
CategoryFOREXFOREX

Rebate by Instrument

FeatureVantageHFM
AUDUSD$6.3 - $7.2$8.55 - $9
BTCUSD$7.62 - $7.7$19 - $20
ETHUSD$1.1 - $1.14$1.9 - $2
EURUSD$5.85 - $6.3$8.55 - $9
GBPUSD$6.75 - $8.1$8.55 - $9
NZDUSD$6.3 - $7.65$8.55 - $9
USDJPY$8.1 - $8.55$8.55 - $9
USOIL—$0
USOUSD$30.15—
XAGUSD$15.75 - $19.35$10.45 - $11
XAUUSD$10.35 - $12.15$11.4 - $12

Account Types

Vantage

  • Standard & Cent
    Min deposit: $30 · Max leverage: 1:Unlimited · Rebate %: 100%
  • Perpetual
    Min deposit: $30 · Max leverage: 1:Unlimited · Rebate %: 100%
  • ECN
    Min deposit: $30 · Max leverage: 1:Unlimited · Rebate %: 100%
  • Premium
    Min deposit: $30 · Max leverage: 1:Unlimited · Rebate %: 100%

HFM

  • Premium / Cent
    Min deposit: $30 · Max leverage: 1:2000 · Rebate %: 95% - 100%
  • Pro
    Min deposit: $30 · Max leverage: 1:2000 · Rebate %: 95% - 100%
  • Zero
    Min deposit: $30 · Max leverage: 1:2000 · Rebate %: 95% - 100%
  • Top Up
    Min deposit: $30 · Max leverage: 1:2000 · Rebate %: 95% - 100%

Regulation Detail

Vantage

  • ASIC · Australia
    Strict client-fund segregation, 1:30 retail leverage cap.
  • FCA · United Kingdom
    FSCS up to £85,000 per client, 1:30 retail leverage cap.
  • FSCA · South Africa
    Conduct supervision, no statutory compensation scheme.
  • CIMA · —
    See regulator website for client-protection details.
  • FSC · —
    See regulator website for client-protection details.

HFM

  • FCA · United Kingdom
    FSCS up to £85,000 per client, 1:30 retail leverage cap.
  • CySEC · —
    See regulator website for client-protection details.
  • DFSA · —
    See regulator website for client-protection details.
  • FSCA · South Africa
    Conduct supervision, no statutory compensation scheme.
  • CMA · —
    See regulator website for client-protection details.
  • FSC · —
    See regulator website for client-protection details.
  • FSA · Seychelles
    Offshore licence, lighter retail protection.

Why pick Vantage

  • ✓Higher rebate per lot (Upto $16.5/lot vs Upto $12/lot), direct cost reduction for active traders.
  • ✓Wider platform support (MT4, MT5, ProTrader, WebTrader, Mobile App).

Why pick HFM

  • ✓Regulated by more authorities (7 vs 5), broader cross-jurisdiction oversight.

Verdict

Both Vantage and HFM are viable choices. Vantage edges ahead for cost-conscious active traders thanks to a meaningfully higher rebate.