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In my experience as a trader, understanding the commission structure of a broker is crucial before committing any funds. For VANTAGE, after thoroughly reviewing their available information, I noted that their fees are primarily based on trading volume rather than a fixed commission model per lot as found with many ECN or raw spread accounts at other brokers. Specifically, VANTAGE does not mention charging a standard commission for each trade or "lot" traded. Instead, their fee schedule is tiered according to the total monthly trading volume, starting from 0.002 for lower volumes and decreasing as the volume increases. There are some additional fees if you exceed a certain number of free orders in a month or choose to keep orders open permanently, but these are distinct from per-lot commissions. It’s also important to emphasize that VANTAGE is not regulated by any financial authority, which significantly raises the risk associated with using their services. From a risk management perspective, this lack of regulation is an important factor to consider, especially in a market where regulatory oversight is meant to enhance trader protection. For me, transparency and regulatory standing matter just as much as cost structure. While the absence of per-lot commissions may initially seem inviting, the unregulated status should not be overlooked when making a decision about where to trade.