Understanding Latency on Vantage MT4 and MT5 Before You Choose a VPS
For anyone trading with Vantage—especially those running automated strategies or scalping systems—understanding latency is crucial. Whether you're an experienced trader using Vantage MT4 or Vantage MT5, or just getting started with a Vantage demo account or a Vantage FX demo account, your trading performance relies heavily on how fast your orders reach the Vantage live servers and how quickly confirmations return.
Latency can be the difference between a profitable trade and a missed opportunity. This article explores how Vantage International demo environments and Vantage Metatrader 5 and Vantage FX Metatrader 4 servers perform under real-world conditions, and what traders should consider before deploying a VPS for reliable, low-latency trading on Vantage live, MT4 Vantage, Vantage MT5, and other Metatrader 4 Vantage FX platforms.
What Is Latency and Why Does It Matter in Forex?
Latency is the time it takes for a trading command—such as a market or pending order—to travel from your trading terminal to your broker’s server and back. High latency can lead to slower execution, increased slippage, and even order rejections during periods of high volatility.
For users of Vantage MT4 and Vantage MT5, maintaining low latency is essential. This becomes especially important when running scalping bots, expert advisors (EAs), or high-frequency trading strategies on MT4 Vantage, Vantage Metatrader 5, or within a Vantage demo account. Many traders choose VPS servers that are physically close to Vantage live servers to reduce delays and ensure a fast, stable connection—whether trading on a Vantage international demo environment or through a Vantage FX Metatrader 4 platform.
Latency Test Results to Vantage MT4 and MT5 Servers
Below is a sample latency test conducted from a VPS located in Kansas City (U.S. Central). We measured ping times to several Vantage MT4 live, Vantage MT5 live, and Vantage demo servers hosted in different global data centers.
Vantage MT4 Live Servers – Ping Test from NOCIX Data Center
| Broker Server | Broker Data Center | Ping to Broker (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| VantageInternational-Live 9 | DC2-NY | 29.38 |
| VantageInternational-Demo 2 | DC1-London | 100.53 |
| DC4-US | 105.07 | |
| DC5-UAE | 338.03 | |
| DC2-HK | 380.04 | |
| DC3-Sydney | 447.58 | |
| VantageInternational-Live 22 | DC1-LD | 102.93 |
| DC9-Virginia | 105.54 | |
| DC2-LD | 113.86 | |
| DC8-Sao Paulo | 331.42 | |
| DC6-UAE | 341.99 | |
| DC7-UAE | 343.13 | |
| DC16-Hong Kong | 385.09 | |
| DC14-Hong Kong | 441.73 | |
| DC5-Sydney | 444.39 | |
| DC10-Hong Kong | 470.61 | |
| VantageInternational-Live 20 | DC1-LD | 99.79 |
| DC10-LD | 100.84 | |
| DC2-LD | 105.44 | |
| DC3-N.Virginia | 109.32 | |
| DC7-Sao Paulo | 327.06 | |
| DC6-UAE | 337.42 | |
| DC5-UAE | 342.49 | |
| DC4-Sydney | 448.64 | |
| DC14-Hong Kong | 456.00 | |
| VantageInternational-Live 8 | DC2-NY | 107.84 |
| DC1-LD | 113.48 | |
| DC5-London | 113.14 | |
| DC10-LD | 113.29 | |
| DC13-UK | 113.39 | |
| DC4-London | 117.44 | |
| DC7-UAE | 342.44 | |
| DC21-HK | 379.92 | |
| DC6-HK | 438.17 |
Vantage MT5 Live Servers – Ping Test from NOCIX Data Center
| Broker Server | Broker Data Center | Ping to Broker (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| Vantageinternational-Live4 | AS3-NY | 94.90 |
| AS10-LD | 95.72 | |
| AS1-LD | 97.53 | |
| AS2-LD | 97.91 | |
| AS17-RU | 180.26 | |
| AS7-SP | 328.69 | |
| AS6-UAE | 341.18 | |
| AS5-UAE | 348.04 | |
| AS15-MY | 378.89 | |
| AS14-HK | 448.03 | |
| Vantageinternational-Demo | Access Server 1 | 32.64 |
| Access Server 3 | 33.82 | |
| Access Server 2 | 178.54 | |
| Access Server 6 | 428.77 | |
| Access Server 1 | 432.25 | |
| Vantageinternational-Live6 | Access Server3-LD | 97.78 |
| Access Server1-LD | 99.79 | |
| Access Server4-LD | 100.92 | |
| Access Server6-NV | 103.16 | |
| Access Server2-LD | 103.28 | |
| Access Server5-NV | 103.91 | |
| Access Server10-SP | 325.51 | |
| Access Server9-UAE | 340.77 | |
| Access Server8-UAE | 341.69 | |
| Access Server21-MY | 373.31 | |
| Access Server20-MY | 388.62 | |
| Access Server16-BKK | 406.26 | |
| Access Server15-BKK | 423.76 | |
| Access Server7-SYD | 448.30 | |
| Access Server11-HK | 469.14 | |
| Access Server12-HK | 486.78 | |
| Vantageinternational-Live3 | Access Server7-NV | 38.90 |
| Access Server22-NV | 42.10 | |
| Access Server6-NV | 42.59 | |
| Access Server23-NV | 42.64 | |
| Access Server9-SYD | 383.68 | |
| Access Server13-HK | 406.17 | |
| Access Server12-UAE | 417.68 | |
| Access Server8-SG | 422.19 | |
| Access Server18-BKK | 462.14 | |
| Access Server24-BKK | 467.67 |
Final Thoughts
No matter what your setup is—whether you're trading on Vantage MT4, Vantage MetaTrader 5, or simply running tests on a Vantage demo account—the right infrastructure can make or break your strategy. A reliable VPS located near Vantage Live servers ensures smoother execution, fewer errors, and better overall performance for traders using MetaTrader 4 Vantage FX or Vantage FX MetaTrader 4.
For both Vantage demo users and live traders, having a server close to Vantage MetaTrader 5 infrastructure reduces slippage and helps you stay competitive. From strategy testing to live execution, every second counts—make sure your VPS setup is aligned with the demands of your Vantage FX trading platform.