Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Exness vs VT Markets
Where Exness and VT Markets differ
| Compare |  Exness |  VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10Lower | $100 |
| Markets | Stocks, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Metals | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA | ASIC, FSCA, SIPC |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | no deposit or withdrawal fee | zero fees on deposits and withdrawals |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App | MT4, MT5, TradingView, VT Markets App |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:Unlimited | 1:500 |
| Stock trade fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Inactivity fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 74% to 89% |
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Key differences
- Exness scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.0.
- Regulators: only Exness offers FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles.
- Regulators: only VT Markets offers ASIC, SIPC.
- Founded is lower at Exness: 2008 vs 2015.
- Exness is licensed in 1 more country.
- Minimum deposit is lower at Exness: $10 vs $100.
- Markets: only Exness offers Metals.
- Markets: only VT Markets offers ETFs.
- Platforms: only Exness offers Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App.
- Platforms: only VT Markets offers TradingView, VT Markets App.
Our verdict on each
Exness
Exness suits beginners and day traders who want to place stock trades without a dealing charge, with a stock trade fee of $0 and an inactivity fee of $0. Regulators listed are the FCA, CySEC, the FSA Seychelles and the FSCA, with FSCS up to GBP 85,000 stated for UK clients.
VT Markets
VT Markets suits traders who want a single account across stocks, etfs and forex, with zero fees on deposits and withdrawals, regulation by ASIC, FSCA and SIPC and a demo account, copy trading and a mobile app. The catch: the minimum deposit is $100, and retail accounts that lose money run 74% to 89% here.
Score breakdown
| Area | Exness | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Higher | 8.5 |
| Offer | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 9.2 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Exness | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | FSCA 51024 | FSCA 50865 |
| Australia | Not confirmed | ASIC 428901 |
| Cyprus | Not confirmed | |
| Seychelles | Not confirmed | |
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed | |
| United States | Not confirmed | SIPC SIPC member 71021 |
Feature by feature
| Markets | Exness | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | No | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| Metals | Yes | No |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Exness | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 54 of 471 | 153 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 22 of 147 | 67 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 20 of 145 | 65 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 17 of 122 | 56 of 122 |
A third option
ActivTrades has minimum deposit at $0, against $10 for Exness and $100 for VT Markets.
ActivTrades reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Exness | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Not confirmed | Demo account, Copy trading, Mobile app, Crypto |
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low fees | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Beginners, Day traders | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Exness (SC) Ltd | RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Australia |
| Founded | 2008Lower | 2015 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Exness | VT Markets | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10below the median | $100above the median | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 74% to 89%above the median | 72.05 |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Exness
Pros
- A $0 stock trade fee, with the pricing model read as commission-free and low-fee.
- An inactivity fee of $0, so a dormant balance is not billed.
- Deposits and withdrawals carry no charge, so moving money costs nothing.
Cons
- Retail leverage is listed at 1:Unlimited, and 70.15% of retail accounts on this site lose money.
- Regulators listed include the FSA Seychelles and the FSCA alongside the FCA and CySEC, so the entity behind an account can differ by market.
- The market list, stocks, forex and cfds, stops short of ETFs and futures, so share investors wanting those should look elsewhere.
VT Markets
Pros
- Deposits and withdrawals carry zero fees on deposits and withdrawals.
- A single account covers stocks, etfs and forex, so forex, CFDs, equities and crypto share one login.
- Regulation by ASIC, FSCA and SIPC, with investor protection stated as SIPC up to USD 500,000.
Cons
- The minimum deposit of $100 sits above the site median of €4.64, ranking 148 of 213 on that measure.
- Retail accounts that lose money run 74% to 89%, above the site median of 70.15%.
- Retail leverage of 1:500 magnifies losses as readily as gains, so position sizing matters more here than elsewhere.
Who each suits
Exness
Who it suits
- Beginners and day traders, the audiences the brand names.
- Traders who want a $0 stock trade fee and an inactivity fee of $0 on the same account.
- Desktop and mobile users who want to trade across MT4, MT5 and Exness Terminal.
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, where the minimum deposit is $0.
- Vantage, with a minimum deposit of $5.
- eToro, which also covers ETFs and futures beyond the markets listed here.
VT Markets
Who it suits
- Traders holding several asset classes who want forex, CFDs, equities and crypto under a single login.
- Anyone who puts a regulated broker and a stated protection scheme above a low headline deposit.
- Copy traders and app traders, since demo account, copy trading and mobile app and MT4, MT5 and TradingView are both offered.
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, whose minimum deposit is $0, if you want to start with a small balance.
- Vantage, asking $5 to open an account, suits a lighter starting balance.
- eToro, whose markets list of stocks, etfs and forex adds futures to the range offered here.
Questions about each
Exness
What does Exness charge to buy a stock?+
Share dealing runs at a stock trade fee of $0, and the pricing model is listed as commission-free and low-fee. On this site's stock trade fee ranking Exness sits at 1 of 161, so the per-trade cost sits at the cheap end of the brands compared. Deposits and withdrawals carry no charge either.
Does Exness charge an inactivity fee?+
The inactivity fee is $0, so a dormant account is not billed for sitting still. Exness ranks 1 of 56 on this measure, at the top of the table of brands compared. Some rivals charge for unused accounts, so this saves money for anyone who opens an account and leaves it quiet for a while.
VT Markets
What is the minimum deposit at VT Markets?+
The listed minimum is $100. That is well above the site median of €4.64, and it leaves the broker ranked 148 of 213 on this measure. CFI opens at $0 and Vantage at $5, so smaller balances point elsewhere.
What do deposits and withdrawals cost?+
Deposits and withdrawals carry zero fees on deposits and withdrawals. That removes a steady drip of small charges from the account, which matters more over time than a single low trade price. It applies to the account rather than to a particular payment method.
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