Fortress Overview has been flagged by Financial Conduct Authority for "Unregistered/Unlicensed entity offering financial products or services". This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm.
The spread at Fortress Overview is not what they advertise. During volatile markets it widens so much that you lose before the trade even starts. I found them after a friend recommended them and initially thought the platform was good - until I started trading seriously.
Pros: Responsive team|Intuitive for beginners
Cons: Help articles are sometimes vague|Account statements could be more detailed
I closed a profitable position at Fortress Overview and the profit was not credited for 5 days. Support said it was a settlement delay. When it finally arrived it was less than the amount shown on the platform. They could not explain the difference. I have moved my account.
Pros: Instant funding|Great customer service|Multi-currency support|Personal attention
Cons: Website design could be more modern
I signed up with Fortress Overview through a forum discussion and the first red flag was the aggressive account manager who would not stop calling. After depositing, the promised support vanished. Withdrawals are delayed with endless excuses. I have reported them to the regulator.
Pros: Excellent charting|Great customer service|Risk management tools|Full transparency
Cons: Some tools only available on higher tiers
Fortress Overview has the worst mobile app I have ever used for investing. It crashes constantly, features that work on desktop are missing entirely, and the security implementation is questionable at best. How they released this app is beyond me.
Pros: Economic calendar|Dedicated account manager
Cons: Currency conversion fee exists|No dark mode on mobile
Fortress Overview advertises low fees but once you dig into the fine print, there are numerous charges that add up quickly. Inactivity fees, withdrawal fees, currency conversion fees - it all eats into your returns. I wish I had read the terms more carefully.
Pros: Multi-device support|Clear documentation
Cons: Website design could be more modern
KYC with Fortress Overview is a nightmare. I submitted my ID and proof of address. They rejected it and asked for a utility bill. I sent it. They asked for a bank statement. Then they asked for a selfie with the ID. Then they said the selfie did not match. I gave up.
Pros: No hidden fees|Low minimum deposit
Cons: Charting tools need more indicators|Account statements could be more detailed
I was about to invest with Fortress Overview but decided to check their regulatory status first. They claim to be regulated but I could not find them on any official register. Financial Conduct Authority has actually issued a warning about this firm. Thank goodness I checked before sending any money.
Pros: Website looks legitimate on the surface
Cons: Flagged by Financial Conduct Authority|Cannot verify credentials
Fortress Overview had an outage that lasted several hours during a major market event. Not only did they fail to prevent it, but they also failed to communicate what was happening. We were left in the dark while our investments were at risk.
Pros: Dividend tracking|Clean UI
Cons: Account statements could be more detailed
For anyone considering Fortress Overview, please be aware that this company has been flagged by Financial Conduct Authority. This does not necessarily mean they are a scam, but it does mean they may not be authorized to operate in certain jurisdictions. I strongly recommend checking the official regulator website before making any investment decisions.
Cons: Appears in regulatory warnings database|Uncertain regulatory status
The mobile app from Fortress Overview is dangerous. I placed an order that showed as pending, so I placed another. Both executed and I was overexposed. When I complained they said it was user error. The app design is misleading.
Pros: Clear documentation|Instant funding
Cons: No dark mode on mobile|Minor UI glitches occasionally