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Global Prime vs Vantage : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Global Prime

Global Prime

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Vantage

Vantage

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

Market maker broker

ECN & STP

Years of Existence / Established Year

2010

2009

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

5,000,000 + traders


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

ASIC and VFSC

ASIC FSC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

No major awards listed

Best Multi-Asset Broker at Online Money Awards 2024

Security Measures

No compensation scheme

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF)

SSL Encryption / 2FA

No

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

150+ Financial assets

1000+ CFD products

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

No

No

Stocks

No

Yes

Options

No

No

Futures

No

No

Bonds

Yes

Yes

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

No

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

No

Yes

Copy Trading

No

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

No

Vantage App

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Standard and Raw account

Standard Pro Raw

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

$0

$50

Leverage Available

1:5 to 1:500

20:1 to 1000:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

1000 lots

Varies by istruments

Commission (per account type)

Standard: $0, Raw account: $3.5 per lot

Standard - $0 Pro - From $1.50 Raw - From $3.00

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginner traders

Only experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets

Bank Credit / Debit cards Alternative payments account

Withdrawal Methods

Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets

Bank Credit / Debit cards Alternative payments account

Other E-Wallets Supported

PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, GATE8, Dragon Pay, VN Pay, FasaPay, Pagsmile, Jeton, Mifinity, XPay, Perfect money

Neteller Skrill


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides, Video Tutorials, Podcast Market Insights, Blog Trading News and Analysis

Online Trading courses E-books & webinars


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Crypto: 0.1%, indices, Bonds, and Commodities (excl. Metals): $0, Commission: AUD $7, USD $7, EUR € 6.20, GBP £5.4, SGD $9.50, CAD $9, Standard: 0.9 pips, raw : $3.5

Forex - $3.0 per lot ETFs - $12.0 per trade Precious metals - $3.0 per lot AU share CFDs - 0.08% per lot (min $5 per trade) EU share CFDs - 0.1% per lot HK share CFDs - 0.25% per lot (min $6 per trade) UK share CFDs - 0.1% per lot

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

$3.50

Starting from $1.50 per lot

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

$0

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

1:500

1000:1


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

$0

$0

Advisory Fees

NA

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

$0

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

$20-$30

0.20%

Withdrawal Fee

International bank transfer: $20-$30

International Bank wire transfer cost - $25 Minimum Withdrawal - $30


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

24 hours a day, 5 days a week. 5 PM New York on Sunday through to 5 PM New York on Friday

NewYork session - 8:00am to 5:00pm EST Tokyo session - 7:00pm to 4:00am EST Sydney session - 5:00pm to 2:00am London session - 3:00am to 12:00pmUS after hours trading - 16:00 to 20:00 ET


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/7

24/7

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Phone: +61 (2) 8379 3622, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat

E mail: mailto:[email protected] Help centre Live chat assistance

Support Languages

14+

15+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

FMGP Trading Group Pty Ltd Level 10, 627 Chapel St, South Yarra 3141 Australia

164 Blaauwberg Road Tableview Cape town Western Cape 7441, South Africa

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
Global Prime is known for competitive pricing on basic trades, especially for beginners. However, Vantage fee structure, though slightly higher, covers a broader range of services, making it more suitable for active traders.
Global Prime offers a quick and paperless account setup that appeals to traders on the go, whereas Vantage more involved onboarding process adds an extra layer of safety and regulatory checks.
Global Prime excels in real-time trade execution with minimal latency, whereas Vantage complements its execution with strong analytical modules and educational support within the platform.
Those seeking technical depth may prefer Global Prime, while Vantage shines with intuitive design and streamlined features.