Overall Score46 / 100The Wikilix trust rating of VenturyFX, out of 100, built from the five factors below.The licences it claims have not been checked on any official register.Regulation46%Identity39%Client terms51%Trading offer44%Service50%Score last calculated 2026/10/28
Trading Conditions
Min Deposit:
USD300
Max Leverage:
N/A
Account Types
Standard
ECN
Swap-Free
Official website
venturyfx.com
Online · checked Sep 10, 2026
Funding Methods
3 methods
Credit/Debit Cards
credit card
Instant
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded
E-Wallets (Skrill, Neteller, Sticpay)
e wallet
Instant
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded
Bank Transfers/Wire Transfers
bank transfer
Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded
Fee:Not recorded
Trust rating
High risk35 to 49. Serious gaps in regulation, client terms or conduct; the record points to real risk for a deposit.Why: The licences it claims have not been checked on any official register.
46 out of 100 · 56% checkedThe share of the record we could verify. What we could not check counts as unknown and pulls the score toward the middle, never down.· Provisional
Do not trust
High risk
Fair
Good
Excellent
The licences it claims have not been checked on any official register.
We checked VenturyFX on 2026-10-28 across its regulation, company record, client terms, trading offer and service, and could verify 56% of its record. It claims 2 licences on its site, but none has been checked on an official register yet. The score of 46 is what the checked record adds up to; nothing held it down. The rating stays provisional until a claimed licence is checked on an official register. What would move the score: licence held by the onboarding entity, verified age, transparency. No investigation has been published yet, so complaints and reputation are unknown. Its client terms have not been reviewed yet.
Score last calculated 2026/10/28
Regulation
Is someone watching them?
46out of 100
Poor
Counts for 35% of the score93% checked
What we checked
Best licence in force50
CNMV claimed, not checked on the register · Dec 15, 2025
FCA claimed, not checked on the register · Dec 15, 2025
Regulator protections50
FCA: 5 of 5 protections (claim, unchecked) · Dec 15, 2025
Licence held by the onboarding entity50
No licence checked on a register yet · Dec 15, 2025
Extra licences in force20
2 claimed licence(s), none checked · Dec 15, 2025
What this measures
Whether a financial authority supervises this broker: the licences it holds, whether we verified them on the official register, how strong that regulator is and what protection it gives clients. Worth 35 points of 100.
Identity
Who is behind it, and for how long?
39out of 100
Poor
Counts for 15% of the score60% checked
What we checked
Registry-verified entity0
No registered entity recorded
Verified ageNot checked yet
No verified age
Transparency25
1 of 4 transparency checks met (entity, address, complaints, ownership)
Site integrity100
Website reachable and not redirecting · Sep 10, 2026Source
What this measures
Who is behind it and for how long: a company registration we verified, years of verified history, how openly it names its entity, address and owners, and whether its website is intact. Worth 15 points.
Client terms
Are the client terms fair?
51out of 100
Fair
Counts for 15% of the score7% checked
What we checked
Policy riskNot checked yet
No published policy review
Critical clausesNot checked yet
No published policy review
Withdrawal rails67
3 rail(s): 0 fee-free of 0 known, 2 instant of 3 known, minimum unknown · Dec 15, 2025
Language parityNot checked yet
No published policy review
What this measures
How fair the client agreement is: the risk found in our policy review, the number of critical clauses, withdrawal rules, and whether the terms say the same in every language. Worth 15 points.
Trading offer
What does trading cost, and is it disclosed?
44out of 100
Poor
Counts for 20% of the score40% checked
What we checked
All-in EURUSD costNot checked yet
No EURUSD spread known
Pricing disclosed per account type33
3 of 9 pricing cells filled across 3 account type(s) · Dec 15, 2025
Instrument breadthNot checked yet
No instrument counts known
PlatformsNot checked yet
No trading platform recorded
Leverage vs regulated cap20
Maximum leverage 1:1500 · Dec 15, 2025
Minimum deposit65
Minimum deposit $300 · Dec 15, 2025
What this measures
What trading costs and how clearly it is disclosed: pricing per account type, the all-in cost of EURUSD, instruments, platforms, leverage against regulated limits and the minimum deposit. Worth 20 points.
Service
How do they treat clients?
50out of 100
Fair
Counts for 15% of the score35% checked
What we checked
Fund-integrity complaintsNot checked yet
No published scam check
Support channels50
3 of 6 support checks (phone, email, 24/7 chat, 2+ languages, messenger, complaints email) · Dec 15, 2025
Reputation footprintNot checked yet
No published scam check
WIKILIX communityNot checked yet
0 approved review(s), fewer than 10
What this measures
How clients are treated: support channels, complaints about withdrawals and reputation from our investigation, and reviews by WIKILIX members. Worth 15 points.
What Wikilix has recorded about VenturyFX: its history, the licences it holds, its trading conditions and its fees.
Introduction and Overview
Smart Trade Group Ltd, being a trading broker and financial service provider in the online trading market, aims to offer access to trade in Forex and CFD online. However, when it comes to information on the company and trading terms, very few sources of information exist in the public domain.
This article provides a detailed insight into Smart Trade Group Ltd based solely on information available in the public domain from a related website: .
Background and History
Knowing a broker’s background and history is an important step in learning more about a company’s credibility and staying power in the financial markets. Unfortunately, Smart Trade Group Ltd fails to present sufficient background information on publicly accessible pages of . To speak clearly, neither information about the year of founding, founders, location of headquarters, nor information on corporate registration is presented.
Such a level of a lack of transparency makes it rather challenging for potential clients and investors to assess the company’s history or development in the trade market. With such basic information not being provided, clients are advised to be rather cautious before using the service of this particular online broker.
Features & Offerings
Although minimal corporate information can be obtained, it can be noted that the website linked to Smart Trade Group Ltd does allow access to a web-based trading platform. The platform might assist in trading in FOREX and Contracts For Differences (CFDs), which trade among retail clients in a manner linked to different asset classes.
However, this publicly available platform does not show a complete list of available instruments, accounts, and services offered. The registration page and login page of this platform suggest an organized trading platform but do not go into detail on the benefits they can provide to their clients.
Trading Platform
The trading portal available on a clicking distance at gives a very evident impression of a web-based trading platform. Sadly, Ventury FX trading platform does not state if it is using a self-made platform or a widely used third-party platform including MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. No information is available concerning the mobile application facility, either.
"Regulatory Compliance and Licensing”
One of the most important principles in developing trust in a financial service is regulation. Regulation of brokers ensures they conduct their operations in line with guidelines and rules which have a main goal of protecting clients. However, in the case of Smart Trade Group Ltd, information on regulatory licenses is not offered on .
The fact that it is not possible for potential clients to obtain information on names of regulators, numbers of licenses, or names of jurisdictions from this website means that these clients will not be able to check the status of this broker with regulators using this website.
FDA Approvals
Any publicly available regulatory information on
Trading Conditions & Platform Technology
Trading terms such as spreads, leverage, minimum deposit, and commissions are very important elements in a trader’s performance. Unfortunately, it is not possible to find these requirements on the publicly available web pages of Smart Trade Group Ltd.
Likewise, although the presence of a web trading portal signifies an online platform with which trade execution can be carried out, the technical specifications and capabilities are not revealed. This shall include details pertaining to order execution speed, charting functions, risk management functions, and device support capabilities.
Leveraging Information not publicly
Minimum Deposit Không cung cấp thông tin
Commissions Not publicly disclosed
Platform Type Webbasi platform with online trading facility
FEE STRUCTURE
A transparent fee structure is very important for a trader in order to realize the actual cost of trading. Unfortunately, in this case, Smart Trade Group Ltd does not disclose information on the fees associated with deposits, withdrawals, inactivity, and commissions on a public platform.
Traders would not be able to gauge the cost implications of working with this broker without such information. Such information will require potential investors to either reach out to this broker or make an account with them in order to access such information.
Fee Type Description
Fees to Transfer Money Inherited from UT
User Experience and Market Reputation
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User experience and reputation analysis are important in determining the performance of a broker in trading. However, in the case of Smart Trade Group Ltd, neither customer reviews nor ratings are available on the official platform. Moreover, testimonials or recommendations are not available on the platform.
As a consequence of this lack of accessible information, potential clients have no other option but to turn to other sources or personal experience in order to have an idea of the reliability, level of customer service, and trading environment offered by the broker.
Current Developments
Staying up to date with current events will allow traders to inform themselves of any new additions to a given service or a strategic change in a brokerage. Sadly, none of these exist for , Smart Trade Group Ltd.
The lack of a news or updates page on the site deprives transparency and may impede clients' capacity to be updated on matters concerning important changes in their trading operations.
Conclusion
Smart Trade Group Ltd claims to be a trading broker providing access to forex and CFD markets via a web-based platform. However, available publicly accessible information on its related website, , is very minimal and does not make critical information available to clients concerning background information of the company, regulatory requirements, trading terms, and charges.
As a trader/investor, this non-transparency acts as a challenge in assessing the authenticity and relevance of this broker. As a precautionary measure, it would be wise to investigate further before engaging in any business with Smart Trade Group Ltd until sufficient information is out in the open.
VenturyFX is listed with a tier-1 or tier-2 licence that we have not yet checked against the regulator's register. An unchecked licence is not a finding either way.
0 of 2 checked
Licences on recordEvery licence or registration recorded for this broker, whether the broker claims it or our check found it.
2
Confirmed on registerLicences we located on the issuing regulator's own public register, with a screenshot taken at the time.
0
Tier 1 or 2Licences from tier-1 or tier-2 authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC and peers), the strongest client protection. A registration we could not confirm as a licence is not counted.
2
OffshoreLicences from offshore registers, which typically carry no compensation scheme and lighter oversight.
0
WIKILIX
Licence intelligence
The strongest of 2 licences on file
Licence Verification Record
Comisión Nacional del Mercado de ValoresNo number recorded
Recorded from the firm's own disclosure. Not yet checked against the register.
Jurisdiction
Spain
Authority strength
Tier 1
Licence type
Investment Advisory License
Not yet checked on the register
Client protection under this licence
Compensation schemeUp to €20000 (ICF)
Negative balance protection
Complaints routeCNMV Investor Service
Maximum leverage1:30
These are the rules CNMV sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how VenturyFX applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.
A licence record describes what an authority published. It is not an endorsement, and Wikilix does not issue authorisations.
3 account types on record. Minimum deposit from USD 250. Leverage up to 1:1500.
3 account types
Account
Min Deposit
Max Leverage
Commission
Standard
USD 250
1:1500
—Not recorded
ECN
USD 1,000
—Not recorded
—Not recorded
Swap-Free
—Not recorded
—Not recorded
—Not recorded
Deposits & withdrawals
Funding Methods
3 ways to fund an account. 2 credit instantly.
3 methods
Method
Deposit fee
Withdrawal fee
Min deposit
Withdrawal min / max
Processing
Credit/Debit CardsCredit CardWithdrawals must return funds to the original deposit source; processor fees may apply; if card not in CFT/OCT programs, switch to bank transfer for amounts exceeding deposit; verification/OTP may be needed.
—Not recorded
—Not recorded
—Not recorded
—Not recorded/—Not recorded
Instant
E-Wallets (Skrill, Neteller, Sticpay)E-WalletWithdrawals instant; same third-party fee caveats; withdrawals must return funds to original deposit source; verification/OTP may be needed.
—Not recorded
—Not recorded
—Not recorded
—Not recorded/—Not recorded
Instant
Bank Transfers/Wire TransfersBank TransferWithdrawals must return funds to original deposit source; third-party/international bank fees on client; 3% or banking fee equivalent if no prior trading; verification/OTP may be needed.
—Not recorded
—Not recorded
—Not recorded
—Not recorded/—Not recorded
Not recorded
Legal entities
Corporate Network
2 legal entities behind the VenturyFX brand.
2 entities
STARMOVE SERVICES LTDActiveCyprus
SMART TRADE GROUP LLC(Delaware)ActiveUnited States
Peer comparison
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3 other brokers on the record share what VenturyFX offers — its country, regulator, account types or platforms — set beside it on the same measures.
This recordMauritius · since 2021· Smart Trade Group LtdWikilix score 46.0RegulationRegulatedCNMVMax leverage—Not recordedPlatforms—Not recordedLicences2
Yes, VenturyFX requires verification and may use one-time passwords (OTP) for withdrawals to ensure security. Withdrawals must be returned to the original deposit source, and verification can take up to 24 hours. This process helps comply with regulatory standards and prevent fraud.
VenturyFX offers trading in a variety of regulated financial instruments including forex, options, derivatives, commodities, binary options, futures, and CFDs. This range allows clients to access multiple markets through one broker.
The minimum deposit amount to open an account with VenturyFX is 300 USD. This requirement applies regardless of the funding method used. Additional fees or limits may depend on the payment provider.
VenturyFX supports deposits via credit/debit cards, e-wallets like Skrill and Neteller, and bank transfers. Deposits are generally processed instantly for cards and e-wallets, while bank transfers may take several hours. The broker does not charge deposit fees, but third-party payment processors or banks may apply their own fees.
VenturyFX is regulated by the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) in Spain and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK. It offers client fund insurance up to €20,000 under the Spanish Investor Compensation Fund and up to £85,000 under the UK's Financial Services Compensation Scheme. These protections are part of its compliance with onshore regulatory requirements.
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