Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
LYNX vs VT Markets
What sets them apart
| Compare |  LYNX |  VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $0Lower | $100 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Options, Futures, Bonds, Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | One withdrawal per month free | zero fees on deposits and withdrawals |
| Platforms | LYNX+, Trader Workstation, Trading App | MT4, MT5, TradingView, VT Markets App |
| Stock trade fee | $5 | Not confirmed |
| Account fee | €0 | Not confirmed |
| Inactivity fee | €5 | Not confirmed |
| Regulators | Not confirmed | ASIC, FSCA, SIPC |
| Investor protection | Not confirmed | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 74% to 89% |
| Margin rate | 7.1% | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:500 |
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Key differences
- LYNX scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Minimum deposit is lower at LYNX: $0 vs $100.
- Markets: only LYNX offers Options, Futures, Bonds.
- Markets: only VT Markets offers CFDs, Crypto.
- Platforms: only LYNX offers LYNX+, Trader Workstation, Trading App.
- Platforms: only VT Markets offers MT4, MT5, TradingView.
- Features: only LYNX offers Fractional shares.
- Features: only VT Markets offers Copy trading, Crypto.
Our verdict on each
LYNX
LYNX suits experienced traders who want a long list of markets behind the same account. The account fee is €0 and the minimum deposit is $0, so holding costs nothing, while a stock trade fee of $5 makes dealing the cost centre.
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 | LYNX | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0HigherCostly to trade: stock trade fees rank 139 of 161 and the inactivity fee 34 of 56, against an account fee of €0. | 8.5 |
| Offer | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.2 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | LYNX | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Not confirmed | ASIC 428901 |
| South Africa | Not confirmed | FSCA 50865 |
| United States | Not confirmed | SIPC SIPC member 71021 |
Side by side, item by item
| Markets | LYNX | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | No | Yes |
| Options | Yes | No |
| Futures | Yes | No |
| Crypto | No | Yes |
| Bonds | Yes | No |
| Funds | Yes | No |
How they place
| Ranking | LYNX | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 74 of 471 | 153 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 31 of 147 | 67 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 29 of 145 | 65 of 145 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | LYNX | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Fractional shares, Demo account, Mobile app | Demo account, Copy trading, Mobile app, Crypto |
| Pricing model | Low fees | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Experienced | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Australia |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2015 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | LYNX | VT Markets | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $0below the median | $100above the median | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | $5highest quarter | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Account fee | €0at the median | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Inactivity fee | €5above the median | Not confirmed | €2.45 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 74% to 89%above the median | 72.05 |
| Margin rate | 7.1%below the median | Not confirmed | 8.75% |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
LYNX
Pros
- Nothing to pay for the account itself: fees run €0 and the minimum deposit is $0.
- The same account covers stocks, etfs and forex, putting shares, funds, bonds and derivatives under one roof.
- Platform choice runs from the LYNX+ terminal to the Trader Workstation and a mobile app, and a demo account with fractional shares comes with it.
Cons
- A stock trade fee of $5 applies to every deal, so frequent dealing raises the bill quickly.
- An inactivity fee of €5 applies, so money left untouched still carries a charge.
- A margin rate of 7.1% means a small deposit can control a much larger position.
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
LYNX
Who it suits
- Experienced traders: the audience listed is experienced, and the account is priced as a low fee model.
- Anyone who wants stocks, etfs and forex sitting in the same login.
- Traders who want to practise first, with a demo account and fractional shares alongside a mobile app.
Who should look elsewhere
- eToro for occasional share buying: its stock trade fee is $0 against $5 at LYNX, so small repeated deals cost more here.
- Vantage for anyone who must start with a deposit: the minimum deposit there is $5 while LYNX opens at $0.
- CFI for CFD and crypto trading, since its markets run to stocks, etfs and forex while LYNX runs to stocks, etfs and forex.
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
LYNX
What does LYNX charge to open and hold an account?+
Opening and holding are free: the account fee is €0 and the minimum deposit is $0. Costs appear only when you trade, through a stock trade fee of $5. The account is priced overall as a low fee model rather than a subscription service.
What does a stock trade cost on LYNX?+
A stock trade costs $5 with no account fee on top, and the same account also carries forex, options, futures, bonds and funds. On share dealing alone LYNX sits near the back of the brands compared, at 139 of 161.
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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