Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Hfm Partners vs VT Markets
Hfm Partners vs VT Markets: the differences
| Compare |  Hfm Partners |  VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $5,000 | $100Lower |
| Markets | Forex, Metals, CFDs | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto |
| Regulators | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), SIPC | ASIC, FSCA, SIPC |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 5, HFM WebTrader, HFM Platform | MT4, MT5, TradingView, VT Markets App |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 74% to 89% |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Not confirmed | zero fees on deposits and withdrawals |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:500 |
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Key differences
- VT Markets scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Regulators: only Hfm Partners offers Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
- Regulators: only VT Markets offers ASIC, FSCA.
- VT Markets is licensed in 1 more country.
- Minimum deposit is lower at VT Markets: $100 vs $5,000.
- Markets: only Hfm Partners offers Metals.
- Markets: only VT Markets offers Stocks, ETFs, Crypto.
- Platforms: only Hfm Partners offers MetaTrader 5, HFM WebTrader, HFM Platform.
- Platforms: only VT Markets offers MT4, MT5, TradingView.
- Features: only VT Markets offers Copy trading, Crypto.
Our verdict on each
Hfm Partners
Hfm Partners suits traders who can fund a larger starting balance, because its minimum deposit of $5,000 sits well above the entry amounts most brokers ask for here. CySEC and SIPC regulation adds cover, while email only support and a focused market list make it a less obvious choice for smaller accounts.
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 | Hfm Partners | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1 | 8.5Higher |
| Offer | 8.8 | 9.6Higher |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 9.2 |
How they place
| Ranking | Hfm Partners | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex brokers | 76 of 147 | 67 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 74 of 145 | 65 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 64 of 122 | 56 of 122 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Hfm Partners | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| United States | SIPC SIPC member 71021 | SIPC SIPC member 71021 |
| Australia | Not confirmed | ASIC 428901 |
| Cyprus | Not confirmed | |
| South Africa | Not confirmed | FSCA 50865 |
What each covers
| Markets | Hfm Partners | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | No | Yes |
| ETFs | No | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | No | Yes |
| Metals | Yes | No |
If neither fits
ActivTrades has minimum deposit at $0, against $5,000 for Hfm Partners and $100 for VT Markets.
ActivTrades reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Hfm Partners | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app, Demo account | Demo account, Copy trading, Mobile app, CryptoCovers more |
| Legal entity | RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC | RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Australia |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2015 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Hfm Partners | VT Markets | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $5,000highest quarter | $100above the median | $25 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 74% to 89%above the median | 72.05 |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Hfm Partners
Pros
- Regulated in Europe and the US under Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and SIPC.
- Mobile app and demo account both appear in mobile app and demo account.
- Platform choice spans MetaTrader 5, HFM WebTrader and HFM Platform.
Cons
- The minimum deposit of $5,000 puts it out of reach for small balances.
- Support runs on email only.
- Markets cover forex, metals and cfds only.
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
Hfm Partners
Who it suits
- Traders who can fund $5,000 and put regulation ahead of a low entry amount.
- Focused forex, metals and CFDs traders who want to practise on a demo account.
- EU traders covered by investor protection stated as EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone starting small: CFI asks a minimum deposit of $0.
- Traders wanting a wider market list, where eToro covers stocks, etfs and forex.
- Low balance traders who prefer a smaller entry: Vantage asks $5.
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
Hfm Partners
What is the minimum deposit at Hfm Partners?+
The stated minimum deposit is $5,000. CFI starts at $0 and Vantage at $5, so Hfm Partners sits at the heavy end of the range compared here. Anyone starting with a smaller balance would be better served by one of those.
Who regulates Hfm Partners?+
Regulation runs through Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and SIPC. The Cyprus licence reads 183/12 and the US membership SIPC member 71021. These are separate registrations in separate countries, so the entity your account sits under decides who supervises it.
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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