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Hantec Markets

Hantec Markets Review

Forex and CFD traders using MT4 or MT5

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Why investors choose this broker

  • Hantec Global account is described as zero-commission trading
  • Hantec Pro account is described as tight spreads and low commissions
  • Free Balance Guard negative balance protection is available
  • Hantec Social gives access to copy trading

Review summary

Hantec Markets offers forex and CFD trading with MT4, MT5, Hantec Web Trader, mobile trading and copy trading through Hantec Social.

Pros

  • Hantec Global account is described as zero-commission trading
  • Hantec Pro account is described as tight spreads and low commissions
  • Free Balance Guard negative balance protection is available
  • Hantec Social gives access to copy trading
  • Hantec Demo account supports trading in a virtual environment
  • Hantec Cent account supports micro-lot trading

Cons

  • Stock exposure is presented as Stock CFDs
  • Cryptocurrency exposure is presented as Cryptocurrency CFDs
  • No association with third-party Expert Advisors or automated trading tools

Company background

Hantec Markets is a forex and CFD broker. Its website presents markets across forex CFDs, metal CFDs, index CFDs, commodity CFDs, stock CFDs and cryptocurrency CFDs. The broker also presents copy trading through Hantec Social and account types including Hantec Global, Hantec Pro, Hantec Cent and Hantec Demo.

Hantec Markets is a trading name of Hantec Group. The website is owned and operated by Hantec Markets Holdings Limited, which is described as the holding company of Hantec Markets Limited and Hantec Markets Ltd.

Fees and pricing

The visible pricing information is limited. The Hantec Global account is described as zero-commission trading. The Hantec Pro account is described as offering tight spreads and low commissions. Hantec Balance Guard is described as free negative balance protection.

Regulation and safety

Hantec Markets Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK under FRN 502635. Hantec Markets Ltd. is authorised and regulated as an Investment Dealer by The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius under license C114013940.

The legal section also says that Hantec Markets Ltd does not develop, promote, distribute, partner with, endorse or otherwise associate itself with third-party Expert Advisors, algorithmic trading systems or automated trading software.

Platform experience

The platform list includes Hantec Mobile trading app, Hantec Social, MT4, MT5, Client portal and Hantec Web Trader. MT4 is described as popular for forex trading, while MT5 is presented as having advanced trading features. Hantec Social is presented as copy trading, and the Client portal is used to manage trading.

Pros and cons

The main strengths are the zero-commission description for the Hantec Global account, the availability of MT4 and MT5, copy trading through Hantec Social, a demo account for virtual trading and free Balance Guard negative balance protection. The limitations are mostly about product structure and restrictions: the named markets are CFDs, stock and crypto exposure are presented as CFDs, and third-party automated trading tools are not endorsed by Hantec Markets Ltd.

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Trading fees & commissions

The Hantec Global account is described as zero-commission trading. The Hantec Pro account is described as offering tight spreads and low commissions, and Hantec Balance Guard is described as free negative balance protection.

Fees

Item Fee
Balance Guard Free negative balance protection
Hantec Pro Account Tight spreads and low commissions
Hantec Global Account Zero-commission trading

Trading platform & features

Platforms

  • Hantec Mobile trading app
  • Hantec Social
  • MT4
  • MT5
  • Client portal
  • Hantec Web Trader

Regulation and investor protection

Hantec Markets Limited is authorised and regulated by the FCA in the UK. Hantec Markets Ltd. is authorised and regulated as an Investment Dealer by The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius.

Broker FAQs

Is Hantec Markets regulated and by whom?
Hantec Markets Limited is authorised and regulated by the FCA in the UK under FRN 502635. Hantec Markets Ltd. is authorised and regulated as an Investment Dealer by The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius under license C114013940.
Is Hantec Markets a scam?
Hantec Markets operates through regulated entities, including Hantec Markets Limited under the FCA and Hantec Markets Ltd. under The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius.
What products does Hantec Markets offer?
Hantec Markets presents forex CFDs, metal CFDs, index CFDs, commodity CFDs, stock CFDs and cryptocurrency CFDs. It also presents copy trading and a demo account.
Does Hantec Markets offer crypto?
Yes. Hantec Markets presents Cryptocurrency CFDs for trading global crypto coins.
Does Hantec Markets offer a demo account?
Yes. Hantec Markets lists a Hantec Demo account for trading in a virtual environment.
Does Hantec Markets have a mobile app?
Yes. Hantec Markets lists the Hantec Mobile trading app for trading anytime and anywhere.
Does Hantec Markets support MT4?
Yes. Hantec Markets lists MetaTrader 4, or MT4, and describes it as popular for trading forex.
Does Hantec Markets support MT5?
Yes. Hantec Markets lists MetaTrader 5, or MT5, and describes it as offering advanced trading features.
Does Hantec Markets offer copy trading?
Yes. Hantec Markets lists Hantec Social as a copy trading platform.
What does Hantec Markets charge for the Hantec Global account?
The Hantec Global account is described as zero-commission trading.
What does Hantec Markets say about the Hantec Pro account?
The Hantec Pro account is described as offering tight spreads and low commissions.
Does Hantec Markets offer negative balance protection?
Yes. Hantec Markets lists Hantec Balance Guard as free negative balance protection.
What platforms does Hantec Markets offer?
Hantec Markets lists Hantec Mobile trading app, Hantec Social, MT4, MT5, Client portal and Hantec Web Trader.
Who owns and operates the Hantec Markets website?
The website is owned and operated by Hantec Markets Holdings Limited. It is described as the holding company of Hantec Markets Limited and Hantec Markets Ltd.
Is Hantec Markets connected with third-party Expert Advisors?
Hantec Markets Ltd. says it does not develop, promote, distribute, partner with, endorse or otherwise associate itself with third-party Expert Advisors, algorithmic trading systems or automated trading software.

Bottom line

Hantec Markets suits forex and CFD traders who want MT4, MT5, web, mobile and copy trading options. It is less suitable for users who do not want CFD products.

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