Abstract:AUGS Markets was established in 2011 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. After years of development, this company is not only committed to providing customers with richer products, financial security, and superior trading experience but also continuously improving financial professional qualifications. Currently, it has the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) STP license and the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) retail forex license.
Registered Country/Region | Australia |
Regulation | LFSA, VFSC |
Minimum Deposit | $500 |
Maximum Leverage | 1:400 |
Minimum Spreads | 1.5 pips on the EUR/USD pair |
Trading Platform | MT4 trading platform |
Demo Account | Yes |
Trading Assets | Forex, Precious Metals, Energies, Indices, and more |
Payment Methods | N/A |
Customer Support | Phone, Email Support |
General Information & Regulation
AUGS Markets was established in 2011 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. AUGS Markets Limited is authorized and reguated by Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), with regulatory license number 700371, and also regulated by Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA), with regulatory license number MB/21/0060.
Market Instruments
AUGS Markets offers mainstream and popular trading products on the global financial market for investors to choose from, mainly including Forex (major currency pairs and minor currency pairs), Precious Metals (gold, silver), Energies, Indices and CFDs, and other products.
Minimum Deposit
Two types of accounts are available: Standard accounts and ECN accounts. The minimum deposit for opening an account is $500, which is relatively high, not the good option for most brokers.
AUGS Markets Leverage
With regard to the trading leverage, the maximum leverage available on AUGS Markets platform is up to 1:400 for forex trading.
Spreads & Commissions
The main spreads for the standard account are EURUSD 1.5, USDJPY 1.6, GBPUSD 2.0, AUDUSD 1.6, Gold 2.4, Silver 2.1, and US Crude Oil 3. The main spreads for ECN accounts are EURUSD 0.3, USDJPY 0.4, the GBPUSD 1.0, AUDUSD 0.6, Gold 1.4, Silver 1.1, and US crude oil 3.
Trading Platform
AUGS MT4 provides traders with real-time mode trading functions and technical analysis functions, a large number of technical indicators and curves, custom indicators, and scripts. The platform supports a variety of CFD product trading, and the product categories are constantly increasing to meet the multi-faceted clients' needs. The platform currently has a web use version, desktop version, Apple and Android mobile applications.
Deposit & Withdrawal
The minimum deposit is $500. If traders choose wire transfer to withdraw money, the bank will charge a fee ranging from US$15-50, deducted from the amount of the withdrawal. And if traders choose CNY withdrawal, the exchange rate of it will be calculated based on the exchange rate of the payment gateway company.
Customer Supoprt
There is no dedicated customer support provided by AUGS Markets, and they can only be reached through email: info@augsgroup.com. Or you can also follow this broker on some social media platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook.
Pros & Cons
Pros | Cons |
Diversified range of trading instruments | Offshore regulation |
High leverage up to 1:500 | High minimum deposit requirement |
MT4 trading platform available | Average spreads |
No clear information on payment methods | |
Poor customer support |
Frequently Asked Questions
What trading instruments does AUGS Markets provide?
AUGS Markets provides a series of trading instruments including forex, Precious metals, Energies, Indices, and CFDs.
Does AUGS Markets offer a demo account?
Yes, FX Open does offer a free demo account.
What is the minimum deposit requirements to open a live account with AUGS Markets?
The minimum deposit to trade with AUGS Markets is $500.
Does AUGS Markets offer leverage?
Yes, the maximum trading leverage offered by AUGS Markets is up to 1:500.
What trading platform does AUGS Markets provide?
AUGS Markets provides access to the industry leading MT4 trading platform.
What spread can I expect on the AUGS Markets platform?
The spreads on the AUGS platform are not that competitive, with the EUR/USD pair from 1.5 pips, in line with the industry standards.