# VT Markets

VT Markets is an Australian based global multi-asset broker established in 2015. It provides trading services in foreign exchange, contracts for difference (CFDs) on indices, commodities, stocks, and other asset classes. VT Markets operates under regulatory oversight in various jurisdictions in over 160 countries.

## History

VT Markets was established in 2015. It's business model was to make trading easy and accessible for retail customers. The business concentrates on offering a platform that could meet the requirements of both novice and seasoned traders. In its early years, they included tools such as MetaTrader 5 (MT5) and MetaTrader 4 (MT4), platforms renowned. By 2018, the business has started to broaden its product line. They introduced the Raw ECN (Electronic Communication Network) accounts, making the traders able to access more direct market connections and tighter spreads. In the years that followed, the company mostly focused on expanding its regulatory presence. By 2019 and 2020, it had gained multiple licenses from financial regulators, including the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). In 2021, VT Markets introduced PAMM (Percentage Allocation Management Module) accounts, a feature that allowed traders to invest in professionally managed accounts. Between 2022 and 2023, VT Markets expanded its cryptocurrency services, enabling clients to make payments using Bitcoin and other digital assets.

## Operation/Products

The company facilitates trading in financial instruments through various platforms, catering to retail and professional traders worldwide.

### Trading platforms

VT Markets provides trading via the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) and MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platforms, recognized in the financial trading industry for offering analytical tools, algorithmic trading capabilities, and support for multiple asset classes.

### Account types

The broker offers several account options, including Standard STP accounts, which feature commission-free trading with spreads, and Raw ECN accounts, which provide tighter spreads with a fixed commission per lot.

### Asset offerings

Clients can trade in a broad range of asset classes, including:
* Forex: Currency pairs encompassing major, minor, and exotic options.
* Commodities: Metals, energy products, and agricultural items.
* Indices: Contracts for difference (CFDs) on global stock indices.
* Shares: CFDs on equities from various international markets.
* Cryptocurrencies: Digital assets such as Bitcoin.
* Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).

## Finances

VT Markets operates through multiple regulated entities, including those under the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa, and the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in Mauritius. These entities cater to both retail and wholesale clients and ensure compliance with respective regulatory standards.
The company generates revenue primarily through its brokerage services, including spreads, commissions, and fees for providing access to financial markets and trading platforms like MetaTrader 5 and 4. VT Markets also earns income from additional services such as copy trading, PAMM accounts, and algorithmic trading solutions.