Place A Trade Review
295
Review
Fast Facts
Contact Info and Support
Traffic information
| Category | Metrics | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | Global Rank | - |
| Country Code | - | |
| Country Rank | - | |
| Category Rank | - | |
| Engagement metrics | Visits | 0 |
| Bounce Rate | 0 | |
| Pageviews per Visit | 0 | |
| Avg. Visit Duration | 0 | |
| Estimated monthly visits | December 2025 | 0 |
| January 2026 | 0 | |
| February 2026 | 0 | |
| Traffic sources | Social | - |
| Paid Referrals | - | |
| - | ||
| Referrals | - | |
| Search | - | |
| Direct | - |
About Place A Trade
Place a Trade operates under a multi-entity structure. Place a Trade Group is a trading name of Focus Markets Pty Ltd (ABN 96 167 517 544), which holds Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) 514425. Place a Trade Pty Ltd (ACN 648 647 741) is listed on the site as a Corporate Authorised Representative No. 001304945 of Focus Markets Pty Ltd. The group also states that Focus Markets LLC, trading as Place a Trade, is incorporated in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with company number 356 LLC 2020. Official website: placeatrade.com. Official site Official site (MT4 page)
The broker advertises access to Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares and Cryptocurrencies via MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and SmartTrader. Two account types are shown: Standard (spreads from 1.5 pips, no commission) and Raw (spreads from 0.5 pips, $3.5 commission per standard lot), each with a stated minimum initial deposit of $100 (AUD or equivalent), minimum trade size of 0.01 lots, and support for Expert Advisors, hedging and scalping. Listed base currencies: AUD, USD, EUR, GBP, NZD, CAD, SGD. The site notes availability of a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Financial Services Guide (FSG) and Target Market Determination (TMD). Official site (Account types) Official site (Spreads)
Regulatory notice: the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) published a warning on 17 May 2022 stating that Focus Markets LLC and placeatrade.com are not authorised to provide investment services in Spain. Norway’s Finanstilsynet republished the CNMV warning on 27 May 2022. CNMV Finanstilsynet (PDF)
Who it’s for
- MT4/MT5 users who need desktop, web and mobile access with support for Expert Advisors, hedging and scalping.
- Cost‑conscious traders choosing between spread‑only pricing (Standard) or Raw pricing with a $3.5/lot commission and $100 minimum deposit.
- Multi‑asset CFD traders seeking Forex, indices, commodities, shares and cryptocurrencies in one platform set.
Pros and cons
Pros
- MT4 and MT5 available, plus SmartTrader; mobile, desktop and web access noted.
- Two account types with $100 minimum deposit and multiple base currencies (AUD, USD, EUR, GBP, NZD, CAD, SGD).
- EAs, hedging and scalping permitted; minimum trade size 0.01 lots; published spreads and commission for Standard and Raw accounts.
Cons
- CNMV public warning dated 17 May 2022 lists Focus Markets LLC and
placeatrade.comas unauthorised to provide investment services in Spain. - Group structure includes an entity incorporated in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (Focus Markets LLC, No. 356 LLC 2020).
