Editor’s Verdict
Overview
Review
Headquarters | Malta |
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Year Established | 2009 |
US Persons Accepted? |
RTFX (ex-Realtime Forex) describes itself as an online market maker and asset manager for foreign exchange. The company associated with this website has gone through some noteworthy changes in its identity in the recent past.
An entity called RTFX Ltd was born in March 2009 when Realtime Forex SA decided to split its activities in two separate entities. This move was occasioned by changes in Switzerland's banking regulations. RTFX Ltd holds a broker/dealer and asset manager license and is regulated by the MFSA since April 2009.
Realtime Forex SA commenced operations in January 2000 after being founded by the partners of Gay, Glauser & Cie, a Swiss based company established in 1995. Realtime Forex SA can still lay claim to the distinction of being Switzerland's first online market maker for foreign exchange.
Today RTFX Ltd operates as a financial company under European regulations. It is operated separately from the technology development entity, which remains in Geneva and currently operates under the name Realtime Financial Technologies SA.
Live market prices, tight spreads,commission-free trading, multiple account trading, streaming market news, online charting and back-office capabilities are the main features of the services offered by RTFX Ltd today.
Unlike somewhat similar online traders, RTFX offers its clients the choice of three different and proprietary trading platforms. RTFX Trader is offered to the beginner trader and also sports features that seasoned traders demand in a trading platform. The RTFX Web Trader™ platform is a simplified version of its Java application offering the advantage of not requiring any installation and operates directly from most (if not all) web browsers. RTFX Mobile™ is a simplified version of RTFX’s web application that works on any phone capable of browsing the Internet securely.
In addition, the RTFX website offers a free demo option for new traders and educational content that compares favorably to competitive offerings found elsewhere on the Web.
RTFX also offers solutions for money managers wishing to manage their own clients' account.
RTFX has also been offering its own algorithmic-based Asset Management Services. Since launch, RTFX Asset Management service has returned very respectable performances to the thousands of retail, professional and institutional investors, who have opted to invest in the foreign exchange market through this unique service.
Trading Platform
FAQs
Is Vantage FX or AvaTrade safer for Forex and CFDs trading?
Both brokers earned a reputation of trust and transparency and remain fully compliant with numerous global regulators. The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) remains the primary regulator of Vantage FX and the Bank of Ireland that of AvaTrade. Segregation of client deposits and negative balance protection are available at both, and together with an impeccable regulatory record, Vantage FX and AvaTrade remain equally safe.
How many Forex pairs and CFDs are available to trade?
Vantage FX only grants access to 44 Forex pairs plus an additional 250+ CFDs. While most new retail traders have sufficient trading opportunities, Forex traders remain limited. AvaTrade maintains a significantly broader asset selection with more than 1,250 total assets and 55 currency pairs.
What about MetaTrader and copy trading?
Traders may choose between the MT4 and MT5 trading platforms at both brokers, but while AvaTrade maintains the core versions only, Vantage FX upgrades the trading experience with its Smart Trader Tools and Pro Trader Tools. Therefore, clients at Vantage FX can trade with a competitive edge. Vantage FX supports copy trading via ZuluTrade, Myfxbook, and DupliTrade. AvaTrade offers ZuluTrade, DupliTrade, and MQL5 Signal Service. While the copy trading environment is on par, Vantage FX has an edge in the overall trading platform portfolio.
What are the minimum deposits for these brokers?
The minimum deposit at Vantage FX is $200, placing it above average compared to most competitors. AvaTrade asks for $100 to open an account, placing it in the middle of the range, allowing traders more flexibility in deposit strategies to support portfolio growth.
