Hantec Markets Australia Overall rating

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Trustworthiness & Regulation

Hantec Markets Australia is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which ensures that client funds are segregated and provides negative balance protection. However, there is no deposit compensation scheme. The broker has no user reviews available, which makes it difficult to gauge user satisfaction.

Despite being well-established since 2008, Hantec Markets Australia has a low popularity rating and ranks 421 out of 815 forex brokers based on user ratings.

The broker receives 6,160 organic monthly visits, ranking 431 out of 815 in terms of organic traffic. It is important to note that even highly regulated and successful financial firms have failed in the past.

Company	Licenses & Regulations	Segregated Client Money	Deposit Compensation Scheme	Negative Balance Protection	Rebates	Max. Leverage Retail Clients
Hantec Markets (Australia) Pty. Ltd	Australia - AU ASIC					30 : 1

Deposit Insurance

Hantec Markets Australia does not offer a deposit compensation scheme. This means that in the event of the broker's failure, investors are not compensated for their losses.

While the broker is regulated by ASIC, which requires the segregation of client funds, the absence of a deposit compensation scheme adds an element of risk for traders.

Spreads and Costs

Hantec Markets Australia has relatively high average forex spreads compared to some market-leading brokers. However, it offers competitive spreads on commodities.

The overall spread costs are in line with industry standards, but traders looking for the lowest possible spreads might find better options with other brokers.

Combined Spread/Commission Costs by Asset Class Compared to Market Leading Brokers

Crypto averages comprise (BTCUSD, ETHUSD), forex averages comprise (EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPJPY, EURGBP, AUDNZD, CADCHF), indices averages comprise (US30, AUS200), and commodities average comprises (XAUUSD, XAGUSD) and that data is sampled every 10 seconds for 24 hours to calculate the average. Forex is stated in pips, and the others are stated in base currency. All spreads including both spread and commission calculated in.

Our data comes from our sophisticated spread analyzer tool, which collects live account information and syncs with our performance analytics system. To compare all brokers and instruments with the latest live data, visit our spread analyzer tool. A spread is the difference between the bid (sell) and ask (buy) price of an asset and can vary widely between brokers and account types.

Some brokers charge higher spreads but no commission, while others charge both, making it crucial to assess the total cost, which includes both spread and commission. Our values reflect this all-in cost. Note that some brokers may set low costs on popular pairs like EURUSD but higher rates on other instruments.

Many brokers also advertise "as low as" spreads that may not reflect the true average or include commissions. Comparing true all-in cost averages across various instruments and asset classes is vital for accurate assessment.

Combined Spread/Commission Costs Per Instrument Compared to Market Leading Brokers

Swap Rates/Financing Fees

Swap fees, also known as overnight or rollover fees, are charges that traders incur for holding positions overnight. Positive swap rates pay out to the trader, while negative swap rates cost money.

Hantec Markets Australia does not publish its swap rates, which can be a disadvantage compared to other brokers that provide these fees.

Does Hantec Markets Australia Offer Islamic/Swap-free Accounts?

Islamic trading accounts, also known as swap-free accounts, comply with Sharia law by not charging swap fees or interest on overnight positions.

Hantec Markets Australia offers Islamic accounts to clients who cannot pay or receive interest due to their religious beliefs. To open an Islamic account, traders need to contact customer support and provide proof of their religion.

Other Fees

Comparison to other Brokers

Compared to industry-leading brokers such as IC Markets, Tickmill, and Pepperstone, Hantec Markets Australia offers fewer tradable instruments and has relatively higher forex spreads. While it is regulated by ASIC and offers negative balance protection, it lacks a deposit compensation scheme, which some traders might find concerning.

Additionally, the broker has no user reviews and a low popularity rating, which could impact its attractiveness to potential clients. However, its long-standing presence in the market since 2008 and the availability of the MetaTrader 4 platform are notable advantages.

Trading Platforms - Mobile, Desktop, Automated

Hantec Markets Australia offers the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform, which is available for desktop, mobile, and web trading. MT4 is well-known for its robust charting capabilities, wide range of technical indicators, and support for automated trading through Expert Advisors (EAs).

The platform uses the MQL4 programming language, which has a moderate learning curve. Automated trading with MT4 allows traders to develop and implement their trading strategies with ease.

What Can you Trade?

Hantec Markets Australia offers a range of CFDs (Contracts for Difference) including forex, cryptocurrencies, stocks, stock indices, and commodities. CFDs allow traders to speculate on the price movements of these instruments without owning the underlying assets.

The broker does not offer ETFs, options, or futures CFDs. The use of leverage in CFD trading can amplify both gains and losses, making it important for traders to understand the risks involved. For more details on the instruments available, visit the broker's website.

Available Leverage

Hantec Markets Australia, regulated by ASIC, offers a maximum leverage of 30:1 for retail clients. This leverage is in line with regulatory standards aimed at protecting retail traders from excessive risk.

Leverage levels vary depending on the instrument traded, with lower leverage typically applied to more volatile instruments.

Prohibited Countries

Hantec Markets Australia cannot open client accounts for residents of certain countries due to regulatory restrictions. These countries include, but are not limited to, the United States, Canada, Japan, and Iran.

Traders should check the broker's website for the most up-to-date list of prohibited countries before attempting to open an account.

Hantec Markets Australia Account types

	Standard
Maximum leverage	30:1
Mobile Platform	MT4 Mobile
Trading platform	MT4
Spread Type	Variable Spread
Minimum Deposit	100
Minimum Trade Size	0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed

	Standard
Maximum leverage	30:1
Trading platform	MT4
Mobile platform	MT4 Mobile
Spread type	Variable Spread
Minimum deposit	100
Minimum Trade Size	0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed

Hantec Markets Australia Web traffic

Our web traffic data is sourced from SimilarWeb and sums the traffic data of all websites associated with a broker. Organic visits are visits the broker didn't pay for, based on the available data. This data updates once monthly and can be based on data purchased from internet service providers, traffic metrics sourced by a third party such as Google Analytics that the company chooses to share with SimilarWeb, etc.

Hantec Markets Australia Profile

Segregated Accounts

Trading API

Negative balance protection

Social trading

Trailing stops

Variable spread