Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
FBS vs Vantage Markets
Where FBS and Vantage Markets differ
| Compare |  FBS |  Vantage Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $5Lower | $50 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Metals | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto |
| Regulators | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission | FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission), CIMA (Cayman Islands Monetary Authority), VFSC (Vanuatu Financial Services Commission) |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Free | No deposit fee |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 | MT4, MT5, Vantage App, ProTrader |
| Stock trade fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Account fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Inactivity fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 66.43% | Not confirmed |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.5% | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | Up to 1:500 offshore, 1:30 FCA |
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Key differences
- Vantage Markets scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Regulators: only FBS offers Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Regulators: only Vantage Markets offers FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission), CIMA (Cayman Islands Monetary Authority).
- Vantage Markets is licensed in 3 more countries.
- Minimum deposit is lower at FBS: $5 vs $50.
- Markets: only FBS offers Metals.
- Markets: only Vantage Markets offers Crypto.
- Platforms: only FBS offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
- Platforms: only Vantage Markets offers MT4, MT5, Vantage App.
- Features: only Vantage Markets offers Copy trading.
Our verdict on each
FBS
Fbs Partners suits readers who want a plain, low cost picture from a firm regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission: the account fee is $0 and the stock trade fee is $0. The EUR/USD spread of 0.5% and the retail loss rate of 66.43% are the figures to weigh before funding.
Vantage Markets
Vantage Markets is a low-fees broker for beginners who want forex, shares, ETFs, CFDs and crypto in a single account. It opens at a minimum deposit of $50 with no deposit or withdrawal fee, and UK clients get FSCS up to GBP 85,000 from the FCA.
Score breakdown
| Area | FBS | Vantage Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Higher | 8.7 |
| Offer | 9.3 | 9.6Higher |
| Trust | 8.8 | 9.9Higher |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | FBS | Vantage Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Not confirmed | |
| Cayman Islands | Not confirmed | |
| Cyprus | Not confirmed | |
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed | |
| Vanuatu | Not confirmed |
Choosing between them
Pick FBS if cost and minimum deposit matter most.
Pick Vantage Markets if offer matter most.
What we checked
FBS
- investing.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fbs.eu: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Vantage Markets
- forexrecon.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- forexbrokers.id: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- forexdailyinfo.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | FBS | Vantage Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 110 of 471 | 61 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 47 of 147 | 26 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 45 of 145 | 24 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 37 of 122 | 20 of 122 |
| Brokers for beginners | 33 of 88 | 20 of 88 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | FBS | Vantage Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Mobile app | Demo account, Mobile app, Copy tradingCovers more |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Low fees |
| Audience | Beginners | Beginners |
| Legal entity | Tradestone Limited | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2009 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | FBS | Vantage Markets | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $5below the median | $50above the median | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Account fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 66.43%below the median | Not confirmed | 72.05% |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.5%below the median | Not confirmed | 0.65% |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
FBS
Pros
- An account regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licenses Tradestone Limited under 331/17, so the contract has a named entity behind it.
- The stock trade fee is $0 on a commission free model, so dealing in the shares and ETFs inside stocks, etfs and forex carries no ticket charge.
- The inactivity fee is $0, so a dormant balance is not quietly drained by account charges.
Cons
- The EUR/USD spread of 0.5% is the charge that lands on every forex and CFD trade, so currency traders feel it more than the flat fees suggest.
- The minimum deposit of $5 sits above CFI's $0, so readers who want the smallest opening balance have a lower floor elsewhere.
- The market list stocks, etfs and forex leaves out crypto and futures, which eToro covers in stocks, etfs and forex.
Vantage Markets
Pros
- A single account covers stocks, etfs and forex, so shares, ETFs, forex, CFDs and crypto do not need separate apps.
- Licensed by FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) and CIMA (Cayman Islands Monetary Authority), so the entity behind the account sits in a named jurisdiction.
- Trading runs on MT4, MT5 and Vantage App, so you can start on a phone and move to a desktop terminal.
Cons
- The $50 minimum deposit is high for a starter account: it ranks 132 of 213 brands on this measure, and the typical figure across the list is €4.64.
- Retail leverage runs Up to 1:500 offshore, 1:30 FCA, so the higher offshore rate does not apply to UK clients.
Who each suits
FBS
Who it suits
- Beginners opening a new trading account: the minimum deposit is $5 and the account fee is $0.
- Readers who hold shares and ETFs alongside forex: stocks, etfs and forex covers that mix on the same account.
- European readers who want a Cyprus regulated firm: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licenses the entity behind the brand.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want the smallest possible opening balance: CFI takes $0.
- Readers who need crypto or futures in the same account: eToro lists stocks, etfs and forex, and those lines sit outside stocks, etfs and forex.
- Readers who want crypto added to a forex, CFD, stock, ETF and metals mix: Vantage covers forex, cfds and stocks.
Vantage Markets
Who it suits
- Beginners: the brand is listed for beginners (beginners), with a demo account in demo account, mobile app and copy trading.
- UK clients who want forex and CFDs beside shares, with FSCS up to GBP 85,000 from the FCA.
- People who want to follow other traders, since copy trading is part of demo account, mobile app and copy trading.
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, if the entry amount matters more than the market list: its minimum deposit is $0 against $50 here.
- eToro, if you want a single app that also covers stocks, etfs and forex, adding futures to the stocks, etfs and forex list here.
Questions about each
FBS
What does it cost to run an account at Fbs Partners?+
The account fee is $0, the stock trade fee is $0 and the inactivity fee is $0, so nothing is charged for holding the account, dealing in shares or leaving a balance idle. Deposits and withdrawals carry no charge either. What remains on a forex or CFD trade is the spread, quoted at 0.5% on EUR/USD.
How much does the EUR/USD spread cost in practice?+
The EUR/USD spread is 0.5%. On a currency pair that spread is the dealer's charge for opening and closing, so it lands on every position rather than on a ticket line. The stock trade fee of $0 and the account fee of $0 sit alongside it, which makes the spread the number to size positions around.
Vantage Markets
How much do I need to open a Vantage Markets account?+
The listed minimum deposit is $50, and there is no deposit or withdrawal fee to add to it. That sits above the typical figure across the brands compared here, which is €4.64, so it is worth checking the entry point on your own account before funding it.
How are the costs kept low?+
Vantage Markets runs on a low-fees model (low fees), and there is no deposit fee on funding or taking money out (No deposit fee). demo account, mobile app and copy trading are all included too, so you can try a demo account and the mobile app before putting money in.
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