ThinkMarkets vs Vantage for gold trading
Across the 22 countries we cover, ThinkMarkets scores higher in 3 and Vantage in 0. In 19, they are tied or neither is available. The winner depends on where you live, because each broker opens your account with a different company in each country.
46other countries
Higher in 3 countries
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Higher in 0 countries
Score by country
| If you live in | ThinkMarkets | Vantage |
|---|---|---|
| Other countries | 46 · FSA | 46 · VFSC |
| United States | Not accepted | Not accepted |
| United Kingdom | 92 · FCA | Not accepted |
| EU / EEA | 81 · CySEC | 46 · VFSC |
| Australia | 85 · ASIC | 85 · ASIC |
| Canada | 46 · FSA | 46 · VFSC |
| Singapore | 46 · FSA | 46 · VFSC |
| Malaysia | 46 · FSA | 46 · VFSC |
| Indonesia | 46 · FSA | 46 · VFSC |
| Thailand | 46 · FSA | 46 · VFSC |
| Vietnam | 46 · FSA | 46 · VFSC |
| Philippines | 46 · FSA | 46 · VFSC |
| India | 46 · FSA | 46 · VFSC |
| Japan | 76 · JFSA | 46 · VFSC |
| Hong Kong | 46 · FSA | 46 · VFSC |
| UAE | 46 · FSA | 46 · VFSC |
| South Africa | 65 · FSCA | 65 · FSCA |
| Kenya | 46 · FSA | 46 · VFSC |
| Nigeria | 46 · FSA | 46 · VFSC |
| South Korea | 46 · FSA | 46 · VFSC |
| Turkey | 46 · FSA | 46 · VFSC |
| Mongolia | 46 · FSA | 46 · VFSC |
| Brazil | 46 · FSA | 46 · VFSC |
Side by side
| Founded | 2010 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | London, UK | Sydney, Australia |
| Listed parent | No | No |
| Regulators | FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, JFSA, FSA | ASIC, FCA, FSCA, CIMA, VFSC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingView, Own | MT4, MT5, TradingView, Own |
| Minimum gold order | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Swap-free account | Yes | Yes |
| Protection you actually get | 34 | 34 |
| Gold trading cost | Not measured yet | Not measured yet |
| Execution under stress | Not measured yet | Not measured yet |
| Money in and out | Not measured yet | Not measured yet |
| Platforms and gold conditions | 90 | 90 |
Choose ThinkMarkets if…
- Retail clients can be served by Tier 1 regulated companies (FCA, ASIC, JFSA).
- In 5 of the 22 countries we cover, your account would sit with a Tier 1–2 regulated company.
- Offers both MT4 and MT5.
- Can be traded directly from TradingView charts.
Watch out for
- Licence details come from the broker’s own pages; our register check is not finished.
- Clients outside its licensed countries are onboarded to TF Global Markets (Int) Ltd (FSA), a light offshore regulator.
Choose Vantage if…
- Retail clients can be served by Tier 1 regulated companies (ASIC).
- Offers both MT4 and MT5.
- Can be traded directly from TradingView charts.
- Swap-free account available.
Watch out for
- Clients outside its licensed countries are onboarded to Vantage Global Ltd (VFSC), a light offshore regulator.
Questions
Is ThinkMarkets or Vantage better for gold trading?
Across the 22 countries we cover, ThinkMarkets scores higher in 3 and Vantage in 0. In 19, they are tied or neither is available. The winner depends on where you live, because each broker opens your account with a different company in each country.
Which is safer, ThinkMarkets or Vantage?
In countries without a local licence, ThinkMarkets uses TF Global Markets (Int) Ltd (FSA). In countries without a local licence, Vantage uses Vantage Global Ltd (VFSC). In licensed countries, check the table: the company that holds your money decides your protection.
Do ThinkMarkets and Vantage both offer MT5?
ThinkMarkets: yes. Vantage: yes.
See also
Data checked: November 2026 · CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Ratings are our opinion, based on the data and rules described in the methodology. They are not investment advice.