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Plus500 Futures vs Vantage : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Plus500 Futures

Plus500 Futures

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Vantage

Vantage

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Broker Overview

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

Market Maker

ECN & STP

Years of Existence / Established Year

2008

2009

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

30+ Million

5,000,000 + traders


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

NFA, CFTC

ASIC FSC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

NA

Best Multi-Asset Broker at Online Money Awards 2024

Security Measures

NA

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

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

No

Yes


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

2800+ including Equity index

1000+ CFD products

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

No

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

No

No

Stocks

No

Yes

Options

No

No

Futures

Yes

No

Bonds

Yes

Yes

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

No

Yes

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

No

Yes

Copy Trading

No

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Mobile and web trading platform

Vantage App

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

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

Plus500 futures trading account

Standard Pro Raw

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

$100

$50

Leverage Available

1:30 - 1:300

20:1 to 1000:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on the asset type

Varies by istruments

Commission (per account type)

$0

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

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

Beginners

Only experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Visa, Master card, Bank transfer, e-wallets

Bank Credit / Debit cards Alternative payments account

Withdrawal Methods

Visa, Master card, Bank transfer, e-wallets

Bank Credit / Debit cards Alternative payments account

Other E-Wallets Supported

Apple pay, GPay, Klarna

Neteller Skrill


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

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

Trading academy, News and Markets insights, Risk management tools

Online Trading courses E-books & webinars


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

NFA Regulatory Fee- $0.02 per side, Commission -$0.49 to $0.89

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)

Fixed

Variable

Per Lot Fees

NA

Starting from $1.50 per lot

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

1:300 for professional account

1000:1


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

$0

Advisory Fees

NA

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

NA

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

$0

$0

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

NA

0.20%

Withdrawal Fee

$0

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)

Yes

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Depends on the assets type

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)

E-mail through Query Form, Live chat

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

Support Languages

2

15+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Israel

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

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


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Budget-wise, Plus500 Futures keeps futures pricing simple and avoids hidden platform fees. Vantage can be more or less expensive depending on products like stocks, CFDs or FX, so value hinges on what you trade.
Opening an account at Plus500 Futures is digital with ID verification; a demo account is available. Minimum deposit is $100 and Islamic accounts aren't offered. Vantage may add extra checks or account tiers, which can help advanced users tailor margin and permissions.
Plus500 Futures supports WebTrader and mobile, with core charting. Social/copy trading isn't the focus. Vantage may offer additional research suites or specialist tools depending on its product mix.
If your priority is regulated access to U.S. futures with straightforward costs, Plus500 Futures is a solid fit. Choose Vantage if you want broader multi-asset coverage or platform extras beyond core futures trading.