Monthly Archives: August 2025

When traders want to speculate on financial markets without owning the underlying asset, two common instruments are CFDs (Contracts for Difference) and options. Both are derivatives linked to assets such as stocks, indices, commodities, or currencies, but they differ in structure, costs, risks, and uses. This guide explores cfd vs options, outlining their similarities andContinue Reading

Japan’s stock market has enjoyed a strong rally, but momentum is cooling as investors pause to take stock. A stronger yen and softer domestic data are tempering sentiment, yet the overall trend remains positive, with September likely to bring a mix of caution and opportunity. Japanese equities pause after record-setting rally The Nikkei 225 endedContinue Reading

Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details:Continue Reading

Dear Client, New contracts will automatically be rolled over as follows: Please note: • The rollover will be automatic, and any existing open positions will remain open. • Positions that are open on the expiration date will be adjusted via a rollover charge or credit to reflect the price difference between the expiring and newContinue Reading

Dear Client, As part of our commitment to provide the most reliable service to our clients, there will be maintenance this weekend. Maintenance Details: Please note that the following aspects might be affected during the maintenance: 1. During the maintenance period, VT Markets APP will not be available. It is recommended that you avoid usingContinue Reading

The euro faces a delicate balance as French political uncertainty meets broad dollar strength. Investors are cautious, watching confidence votes and policy developments alongside key US economic data. Market direction for EUR/USD will depend on how these risks and signals unfold. Dollar strength keeps euro under pressure The euro remained under selling pressure on ThursdayContinue Reading

August 2025 has brought the latest US earnings season to a close, offering what is effectively a quarterly health check on corporate America. For traders, these updates are far more than company press releases – they are signals that drive price swings, shift sentiment, and open the door to opportunities. A health check on corporateContinue Reading

Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details:Continue Reading

Dear Client, Affected by international holidays, the trading hours of some VT Markets products will be adjusted. Please check the following link for the affected products: Holiday Trading Adjustment Notice Note: The dash sign (-) indicates normal trading hours. Friendly Reminder: The above data is for reference only, please refer to the MT4/MT5 software forContinue Reading

Dear Client, To provide a favorable trading environment to our clients, VT Markets will modify the trading setting of US Shares: 1. The leverage for all US stock products is 33:1, except for the 20 US stock products on MT5 that can be traded during the pre-market session. 2. Pre-market trading on MT5 for eligibleContinue Reading