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NordFX vs Vantage vs Deriv
Choose up to four firms. We compare what matters when things go wrong: licences, compensation, legal protections, track record, then platforms and products.
| Firm | NordFX | Vantage | Deriv |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Score | 12 | 66 | 62 |
| Licence status | No European licence on record | UK licence | EU/EEA licence |
| European licences | FCA | MFSA | |
| Other licences | VFSC | ASIC CIMA VFSC FSCA | VFSC BVI FSC Labuan FSA |
| Compensation via EU/UK/CH entity | None on record | FCA: Up to £85,000 per person per firm for investments | MFSA: 90% of the net liability, up to €20,000 per investor |
| Negative balance protection (retail) | Not guaranteed | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity |
| Headquarters |  Vanuatu |  Australia |  Malta |
| Founded | 2008 | 2009 | 1999 |
| Type | Forex & CFD brokers | Forex & CFD brokers | Forex & CFD brokers |
| Listed / bank | — | — | — |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Own platform | MetaTrader 5, Own platform |
| Products | Forex, CFDs, Crypto | Forex, CFDs | Forex, CFDs |
| Features | — | Copy / social trading | Professional accounts |
| Full profile | Full profile | Full profile |
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