Pacific Union vs VT Markets

PU Prime vs VT Markets Comparison Table 2024
PU Prime	VT Markets
Review 4.2	Review 4
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
Pacific Union Prime is an FSCA and offshore-regulated multi-asset broker offering competitive fees and direct market access on forex, commodities, stocks, bonds and indices. The broker supports the popular MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms and a proprietary mobile app. Fees vary by account type with no commission and spreads from 1.9 pips on the Standard account and $7 commission per lot and spreads from 0.4 pips on the Prime account.	Founded in 2015, VT Markets maintains its position as a top Australian multi-asset CFD broker. With 1000+ tradeable instruments and support for the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms, this broker delivers a wide range of day trading opportunities to over 200,000 clients worldwide. VT Markets is regulated by the ASIC, FSCA, and FSC.
Customer Reviews
5 Based on 1 PU Prime customer reviews
Bonus Offer
$50 No Deposit Bonus	50% Welcome Bonus
Promotions
PU Prime: Claim A 50% Bonus Up To $10,000 PU Prime 100% Trading Bonus	7 Day Loss Recovery When You Join VT Markets VT Markets: 50% First Deposit Bonus Up To $500
Comment by Reviewer
"PU Prime will appeal to traders seeking high leverage and low fees in a direct-to-market trading environment."	"VT Markets is a great choice for regular traders who are looking for very tight spreads and powerful charting software. The broker's share CFD offering is particularly strong, with hundreds of commission-free assets spanning multiple global markets."
Pros
Industry-recognized MT4 and MT5 platforms and mobile apps Good range of assets with nearly 1000 instruments over six asset classes Competitive fees with the Prime account spreads starting at 0.4 with a $7 commission Safeguards clients with segregated funds and negative balance protection PU Social app with copy trading capabilities Demo account with virtual funds Swap-free Islamic account Multilingual customer service	Traders can access a range of analysis tools supplied by reputable providers, including Trading Central’s Market Buzz AI tool and a customizable economic calendar Market-leading MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 charting platforms are offered, with advanced technical capabilities and access to Expert Advisors (EAs) Spreads are competitive based on tests, coming in at 0.2 pips for EUR/USD in the ECN account, aligning with top brands like Pepperstone There’s a strong range of payment methods, including bank wire, credit cards and e-wallets, plus 5 base currencies to choose from VT Markets offers free 90-day demo accounts allowing traders to thoroughly test their short-term strategies A proprietary copy trading service, VTrade, is available on two platforms, with access to 100+ providers
Cons
No tier 1 regulatory oversight Relatively high $40 minimum withdrawal and handling fee for withdrawals under $100 Standard account spreads are mediocre	The broker’s bonus schemes have stringent terms and conditions, including restrictions on minimum deposits and payment methods used Unlike similar brands like Fusion Markets, VT Markets does not offer crypto trading
Awards
	Most Accessible Trading Brokerage 2024, Acquisition International Fastest Growing Multi Asset Broker Europe 2024, Cosmopolitan The Daily Business Awards Best Online Trading Services 2024, ADVFN International Financial Awards Best Forex CFD Broker UAE 2024, Global Business Magazine Best Multi-Asset Broker MENA 2024, Global Business Review Award Magazine Fastest Growing Broker Europe 2024, Global Business Review Award Magazine Most Transparent Forex Broker LATAM 2024, Global Business Review Award Magazine Best Forex Demo Account UAE 2024, World Business Outlook Magazine Best Forex Customer Service Broker UAE 2024, World Business Outlook Magazine Most Reliable Trading Platform MENA 2024, Brands Review Magazine Best MT4 & MT5 Trading Platform EMEA 2024, Brands Review Magazine Best Multi-Asset Broker MENA 2024, International Business Magazine Most Reliable Trading Platform MENA 2024, International Business Magazine Most Transparent Forex Broker MENA 2024, International Business Magazine
Instruments
Forex, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Stocks, Indices	CFDs, Forex, Commodities, Stocks, Indices
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$50	50 - 500 USD
Trading Platforms
MT4 MT5	VT Markets App Webtrader Web Trader+ MT4 MT5 TradingCentral
Payment Methods
AstroPay Bitwallet Credit Card Debit Card FasaPay Mastercard UnionPay Visa Wire Transfer	Alipay Apple Pay Credit Card Debit Card FasaPay Google Wallet Mastercard Neteller Skrill UnionPay Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FSA (Financial Services Authority of Seychelles), FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority), SVGFSA (Financial Services Authority St Vincent & The Grenadines)	ASIC, FSCA, FSC
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
Yes	Yes
ECN Account
Yes	Yes
DMA Account
No	Yes
MAM Account
No	Yes
PAMM Account
No	Yes
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	Yes
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
App Review
	VT Markets offers a bespoke app with 230+ assets including forex. Traders benefit from 24/5 customer support, a welcome deposit bonus, real-time market news, and hassle-free account management. The app is available to download to Android and Apple devices.
Android App Rating
	4.3
iOS App Rating
	4.6
Auto Trading
	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
Yes	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
PU Social enables clients to mirror the positions and strategies of expert traders. The app is available on iOS and Android devices and features a social investing network with thousands of traders.	VT Markets continues to offer copy trading via its proprietary service, VTrade. Followers can choose from 100+ strategy providers through a user-friendly platform, whilst providers can boost their earnings through the rebate scheme.
Social Trading
Yes	Yes
Trade Signals
None	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	$0
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD JPY HKD SGD	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD
Stock Exchanges
Dow Jones New York Stock Exchange	CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq National Stock Exchange Of India S&P 500
Commodities
Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Cotton Gold Natural Gas Oil Orange Juice Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat	Cocoa Coffee Copper Cotton Gold Natural Gas Oil Orange Juice Silver Sugar
CFD Trading
PU Prime offers CFD trading on hundreds of shares, as well as indices, commodities, bonds and cryptocurrencies. The leverage available varies by asset, and spreads also vary greatly between instruments and account types with the tightest near zero and the widest in the hundreds of pips. Stock, index, commodity and bond CFDs are traded on the leading MT4 platform.	VT Markets offers over 1000+ CFDs spanning currencies, stocks, indices, ETFs and commodities. The MetaTrader charting platforms provide dozens of technical tools alongside integrated market analysis resources and zero restrictions on short-term trading strategies.
Leverage
1:500	1:500
FTSE Spread
Not Available	From 40
GBPUSD Spread
From 0.5 pips	0.4 pips
Oil Spread
From 1.6 pips	From 16
Stocks Spread
Variable	Variable
Forex Trading
PU Prime clients can trade 40+ forex pairs via the MT4 and MT5 platforms with dynamic leverage up to 1:500. Spreads start from near zero on Prime accounts, which also charge a $7 commission per lot, and a zero-commission Standard account with wider spreads is also available.	VT Markets offers an average selection of 40+ forex pairs with up to 1:500 leverage. Forex spreads in the ECN account are highly competitive, starting from 0.0 pips, although the 1.2-pip minimum quotes in the Standard account are a little higher than the likes of Pepperstone or IC Markets.
Forex App
	VT Markets offers a bespoke app with 230+ assets including forex. Traders benefit from 24/5 customer support, a welcome deposit bonus, real-time market news, and hassle-free account management. The app is available to download to Android and Apple devices.
GBPUSD Spread
From 0.5 pips	0.4 pips
EURUSD Spread
From 0.2 pips	0.4 pips
EURGBP Spread
From 0.4 pips	1.4 pips
Assets
800+	40+
Cryptocurrency
Pacific Union offers leveraged cryptocurrency trading against the US Dollar. Spreads are tight and updated in real-time. Traders can analyze crypto markets using powerful trading software.	Crypto trading not offered
Spread
From 0.7 pips
Coins
BTC BCH ETH LTC EOS XLM
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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