Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
VT Markets vs Windsor Brokers
Where VT Markets and Windsor Brokers differ
| Compare |  VT Markets |  Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100 | $50Lower |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, MetalsCovers more |
| Regulators | ASIC, FSCA, SIPC | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Investor protection | SIPC up to USD 500,000 | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 74% to 89% | 78.3% |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingView, VT Markets App | MT4, MT5, Mobile App |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:500 | 1:30 |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | zero fees on deposits and withdrawals | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Windsor Brokers scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Regulators: only VT Markets offers ASIC, FSCA, SIPC.
- Regulators: only Windsor Brokers offers Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
- Founded is lower at Windsor Brokers: 1988 vs 2015.
- VT Markets is licensed in 2 more countries.
- Minimum deposit is lower at Windsor Brokers: $50 vs $100.
- Markets: only Windsor Brokers offers Metals.
- Platforms: only VT Markets offers TradingView, VT Markets App.
- Platforms: only Windsor Brokers offers Mobile App.
- Features: only VT Markets offers Demo account, Crypto.
Our verdict on each
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.
Windsor Brokers
Windsor Brokers suits traders who want a single account spanning forex, CFDs, crypto, metals, stocks and ETFs under the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. Eligible deposits sit under EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, and stocks, etfs and forex keeps the whole range inside the same regulated entity.
Score breakdown
| Area | VT Markets | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.5 | 8.7HigherThe minimum deposit of $50 is above the $0 CFI and $5 Vantage entries, but under the €87.70 site upper quartile. |
| Offer | 9.6Higher | 9.5 |
| Trust | 9.2Higher | 9.1 |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | VT Markets | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 145 of 490 | 123 of 490 |
| Forex brokers | 64 of 147 | 52 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 62 of 145 | 50 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 54 of 122 | 42 of 122 |
| Copy trading platforms | 15 of 37 | 12 of 37 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | VT Markets | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | ASIC 428901 | Not confirmed |
| Cyprus | Not confirmed | |
| South Africa | FSCA 50865 | Not confirmed |
| United States | SIPC SIPC member 71021 | Not confirmed |
A third option
ActivTrades has minimum deposit at $0, against $100 for VT Markets and $50 for Windsor Brokers.
ActivTrades reviewWhat we checked
VT Markets
- brokeranalysis.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- brokerchooser.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fxleaders.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- sipc.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- dailyforex.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Windsor Brokers
- wikifx.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- windsorbrokers.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- hercules-finance.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | VT Markets | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Copy trading, Mobile app, CryptoCovers more | Copy trading, Mobile app |
| Legal entity | RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC | Windsor Brokers Ltd |
| Headquarters | Australia | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2015 | 1988Lower |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | VT Markets | Windsor Brokers | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100above the median | $50above the median | $10 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 74% to 89%above the median | 78.3%highest quarter | 70.375 |
Median across 99 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
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.
Windsor Brokers
Pros
- Market list stocks, etfs and forex covers forex, CFDs, crypto, metals, stocks and ETFs without leaving the same regulated entity.
- Eligible deposits are covered by EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, attached to the Cyprus licence rather than to the brand name.
- Platforms listed are MT4, MT5 and Mobile App, so desktop and mobile are served by the same broker.
Cons
- The share of retail accounts that lose money is 78.3%, above the site median 70.15%.
- Retail leverage of 1:30 magnifies losses on forex and CFD positions.
- The minimum deposit of $50 is well above the €4.64 site median.
Who each suits
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.
Windsor Brokers
Who it suits
- Traders who want forex and CFDs alongside crypto, metals, stocks and ETFs in a single account.
- Copy traders, since copy trading and mobile app lists copy trading alongside a mobile app.
- Readers who weigh regulation first and want a Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licence.
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI if a very small entry matters: its minimum deposit is $0.
- Vantage for a lighter first deposit, where the minimum deposit is $5.
- eToro if futures sit on your list: stocks, etfs and forex includes futures, which the stocks, etfs and forex range here does not.
Current offers
Windsor Brokers
Current offer
Bonus
$60K Deposit Bonus: $60K
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
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.
Windsor Brokers
What is the minimum deposit at Windsor Brokers?+
The minimum deposit is $50, above the $5 Vantage entry and well above the $0 CFI entry. It is also above the €4.64 site median, so the account is not aimed at very small first deposits.
Who regulates Windsor Brokers?+
The broker is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under licence 030/04. The regulated company is Windsor Brokers Ltd, and eligible deposits fall under EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, so the scheme attaches to the entity rather than the brand.