VFSC — Vanuatu
SMART SECURITIES & COMMODITIES LIMITED
Offshore Regulation · No. 40491
SmartFX Review — Overview
Regulation
Tier-2 regulated
Licence
VFSC · No. 40491 • CYSEC
Licence status
Offshore Regulation
Platforms
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Max. leverage
1:400
Instruments
Forex, Commodities, Indices, Stocks
Operating
Est. 1995
Main market
AE
Entity
SMART SECURITIES & COMMODITIES LIMITED
Website
Unknown
SmartFX is a forex & CFD broker based in Vanuatu, established in 1995. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 4.9 out of 10, which we rate as Fair — above the industry average of 3.3/10. Mixed profile — check regulation and conditions before depositing.
SmartFX's licence comes from an offshore jurisdiction (VFSC and CYSEC). Offshore regulation is far lighter than tier-1 oversight from bodies like the FCA (UK) or ASIC (Australia): there is usually no compensation scheme, and recovering funds can be difficult if the broker runs into trouble. Treat it with extra caution and verify the licence on the regulator's own register.
SmartFX provides access to Forex, Commodities, Indices, Stocks. Published conditions include leverage up to 1:400. No complaints are currently on record. Overall, SmartFX has a mixed profile: check its regulation and conditions carefully before depositing.
Trust score breakdown
How is this calculated?Trust Score history
SmartFX currently scores 4.9/10. The trend line will build here as the Trust Score is re-evaluated over time.
Pros
- Holds a VFSC licence
- No unresolved complaints on record
- Listed in our verified broker directory
Cons
- Offshore-only regulation with weaker investor protection
- Always verify the licence directly before depositing
Regulation
Tier 3 · Offshore
Verified
CYSEC — Cyprus
SMART SECURITIES & COMMODITIES LIMITED
Licence
Tier 2 · Mid
Verified
Offshore (tier-3) regulators typically have lower capital requirements and no compensation scheme. Funds may not be protected if the broker fails.
Trading conditions
| Instruments | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Stocks, Futures |
| Minimum deposit | Not disclosed |
| Maximum leverage | 1:400 |
| Typical spread | Not disclosed |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 (MT5) |
| Demo account | ✅ |
We mark unverified fields as “Not disclosed” rather than estimate them.
Our verdict on SmartFX
Our analysis · editorial
4.9/10
A mixed risk profile
SmartFX is regulated under a mid-tier authority (VFSC, CYSEC). Based in Vanuatu, it has been operating for about 31 years. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 4.9/10 — a mixed profile.
Strengths
- Holds a recognised mid-tier licence (VFSC, CYSEC)
- Holds 2 regulatory licences across multiple jurisdictions
- Long 31-year operating track record
- No complaints on record with us
- Supports MetaTrader 5 (MT5) trading
Watch-outs
- Always confirm the licensed entity covers traders in your country
Bottom line: Proceed with caution: start with a small deposit and test a withdrawal early.
This is Trust Broker Hub's data-driven editorial assessment — not a user review. It is generated automatically from regulation, licensing, company age and complaint records, and updates as those change.
User reviews
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Complaints & alerts
No complaints or regulator warnings on record
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Full specifications
Regulated region
Vanuatu
Operating period
5-10 years
Main market
AE
Licensed entity
SMART SECURITIES & COMMODITIES LIMITED
License status
Offshore Regulation
Instruments
Forex, Commodities, Indices, Stocks, Futures
Year founded
1995
Frequently asked
Is SmartFX a safe broker?
SmartFX scores 4.9 / 10 on our Trust Score, above the 3.3 industry average. It is only offshore-regulated, which means weaker protection. It has no complaints on record. Trade only with funds you can afford to lose.
How is the SmartFX trust score calculated?
The score weighs five factors: regulation tier, transparency of disclosures, operating footprint, user sentiment, and complaint history. Each is scored out of 10 and combined into the overall figure shown at the top. Read our methodology.
What does "offshore regulated" mean?
It means the broker's licence comes from a jurisdiction with lighter requirements than tier-1 regulators like the FCA or ASIC. There's usually no compensation scheme, so recovering funds can be difficult if the broker fails.
Can I withdraw funds easily from SmartFX?
SmartFX publishes some trading terms, but always confirm withdrawal fees directly. Test with a small amount first and document every transaction.