Vantage
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Choosing between Vantage and tastytrade depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Vantage is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, while tastytrade operates from Chicago, USA. Vantage has the longer track record, established in 2009, compared to tastytrade which was founded in 2011. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Vantage
tastytrade
| Vantage | tastytrade | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.2/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $50 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 ✓ | 1:2 |
| Regulation | ASIC, FCA, CFTC ✓ | SEC, CFTC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingView | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Vantage is the better choice overall, scoring 4.2/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Vantage offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowVantage
tastytrade
Vantage
tastytrade
Lower feesVantage holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CFTC. tastytrade is regulated by SEC, CFTC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets. Vantage additionally covers Cfd.
Vantage supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. tastytrade offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
Vantage requires a minimum deposit of $50, while tastytrade sets no minimum deposit. This makes tastytrade accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Vantage at 4.19/5 and tastytrade at 3.56/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Vantage leads overall with a clear advantage.
Vantage
4.2/5
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tastytrade
3.6/5
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Vantage scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Vantage holds a 4.2/5 rating vs tastytrade's 3.6/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Vantage offers spreads from 0 pips, while tastytrade starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Vantage requires a minimum deposit of $50. tastytrade requires $0.
Vantage is regulated by ASIC, FCA, CFTC, while tastytrade holds licences from SEC, CFTC.
Vantage supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. tastytrade supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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