Highmont Group has been flagged by Autorité des marchés financiers for "Unregistered/Unlicensed entity offering financial products or services". Highmont Group is not registered with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) and is not authorized to solicit investors in Québec.
Last known city: London, United Kingdom This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm. Website domain: highmont-group.com.
Highmont Group 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: Fast deposits|Full transparency
Cons: No live chat on mobile|Help articles are sometimes vague
KYC with Highmont Group 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: Social trading features|Easy withdrawals|Automated trading options
Cons: Limited social trading features
Do not use Highmont Group for anything serious. I used them for just over a year for small trades and it was okay. When I deposited a larger amount and traded more, my account was flagged, my withdrawals were delayed, and I was asked to explain my trading. They treat active traders like criminals.
Pros: Competitive fees|Intuitive for beginners|Multi-device support
Cons: Help articles are sometimes vague|Limited ETF selection
The hidden fees at Highmont Group are the real scandal here. What they advertise and what they actually charge are two different things. By the time I realized how much I was paying in various fees and spreads, I had already lost a meaningful amount.
Pros: Regular platform improvements|Smooth onboarding
Cons: Nothing significant
I had a dispute with Highmont Group and went to their complaints process. They have an internal team that just defends the company. Then they said I could go to an ombudsman - but the ombudsman they use is industry-funded and rarely rules for the client. The system is rigged.
Pros: Good analytical tools|Copy trading available
Cons: Onboarding videos are outdated|Currency conversion fee exists
I trusted Highmont Group with a significant portion of my savings and I deeply regret that decision. Not because of market losses, but because of how poorly the platform performed and how dismissively the support team treated my concerns.
Pros: Clean UI|Market news feed|Automated trading options|Regular updates
Cons: Inactivity fee applies after 12 months|Wish they had more educational resources
I lost a significant amount because Highmont Group did not execute my stop loss during a flash crash. They said the market was illiquid. Other brokers managed to execute. I have no proof they did not trade against me. Avoid.
Pros: Good mobile app|Easy to use platform|Excellent charting|Intuitive for beginners
Cons: No integrated tax optimization
Do not believe the bonus offer from Highmont Group. The turnover requirement is designed so you can never withdraw. I learned the hard way. I deposited after a trusted YouTuber reviewed them and the bonus terms were buried in pages of small print. My fault for not reading but their design is predatory.
Pros: No hidden fees|Responsive team|Multiple order types|Economic calendar
Cons: Some tools only available on higher tiers
After spending for roughly four months trying to make Highmont Group work for me, I have given up. The platform has too many limitations, the fees are not competitive, and the quality of their market data is questionable. There are much better options available.
Pros: Economic calendar|Multiple order types|Quick verification
Cons: Website design could be more modern|Alert system is basic
What really bothers me about Highmont Group is the disconnect between their marketing and reality. They position themselves as a premium service but deliver a below-average experience. Found them after a friend recommended them and I fell for the polished exterior. Never again.
Pros: Stable platform|Smooth onboarding|Clean UI|Helpful community forum
Cons: Would like more payment methods|Charting tools need more indicators