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Hantec Markets Review

Overall Rating
4.4 / 5
Fees
4.5 / 5
Safety
4.6 / 5
Platforms
4.5 / 5
Education
2.0 / 5
Min. deposit
$10

Hantec Markets — At a Glance

Regulation
FCA (United Kingdom), ASIC (Australia), HKGX (Hong Kong), FSA (Japan), FSC (Mauritius), JSC (Jordan), VFSC (Vanuatu), FSA (Seychelles)
Broker Type
STP, ECN
Minimum Deposit
$10
Payment Methods
Bank Transfer, Local Bank Transfer, Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Skrill, Neteller, Union Pay
Account Currencies
USD, EUR, GBP, AUD
Assets Offered
Forex, CFDs
Trading Platforms
Mobile App, Web Platform, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Demo Account
Yes
Maximum Leverage
1:30 (FCA), 1:500 (FSCM), 1:1000 (VFSC), 1:1000 (FSA), 1:30 (ASIC), 1:100 (HKGX)
Spread Type
Variable
Spread From
Global Account: 0.6 pips, Cent Account: 0.6 pips, Pro Account: 0.0 pips
Commission
Global Account: No commission, Cent Account: No commission, Pro Account: $1 per lot per trade
Decimal Pricing
5 decimals
Minimum Lot Size
0.01
Maximum Lot Size
100
Swap Free Account
Yes
Managed Account
Yes
PAMM / MAM Trading
Yes
Joint Account
No
Social / Copy Trading
Yes
Hedging
Yes
Scalping
Yes
One Click Trading
Yes
OCO Orders
Yes
Trailing Stop Loss
Yes
API Access
Yes
VPS Hosting
Yes
Bonuses
Yes
Contests
Yes
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom, specifically at 5-6 Newbury Street, EC1A 7HU.
International Offices
United Kingdom, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Taiwan, Japan, Switzerland, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Seychelles, Mauritius, Vietnam, Chile, Nigeria, Rwanda, Vanuatu, Thailand
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Thai, Japanese, Chinese
Customer Support
Live Chat, Email, WhatsApp, Facebook, Telephone

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Strong global regulatory oversight.
  • +Established in 1990 with a strong and proven track record.
  • +Its parent company (Hantec) is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
  • +Segregated client funds.
  • +Negative balance protection.
  • +Wide range of global market access through CFDs.
  • +Fast and simple account setup process.
  • +Low minimum deposit (from $10).
  • +Free demo account available.
  • +Islamic swap-free accounts available.
  • +Multiple fast and secure payment methods.
  • +No deposit or withdrawal fees.
  • +Low forex and CFD trading fees.
  • +User-friendly mobile and web proprietary platforms.
  • +Supports, MetaTrader 4 and 5 integration.
  • +High leverage trading capability.
  • +Great educational content for beginners.
  • +No restrictions on trading strategies.
  • +Integrated social, copy, and PAMM trading features.
  • +Great customer support service.

Cons

  • Product offering is limited to forex and CFDs.
  • No TradingView or cTrader integration.
  • Limited account currency options.
  • Limited research tools and resources.
  • Educational content is limited.
  • An inactivity fee is charged after 6 months of account inactivity.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the risk of losing your money.