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ActivTrades
#49 in our CFD broker rankings
Accepts traders from AS
Rating breakdown
- Regulation & trust3.51.1 lower than IC (4.6)
- Assets & markets3.90.2 lower than IC (4.1)
- Fees & costs3.41.2 lower than IC (4.6)
- Platforms & tools4.0same as IC (4.0)
- Accounts & banking3.50.5 lower than IC (4.0)
- Education3.00.5 lower than IC (3.5)
- Research2.51.5 lower than IC (4.0)
- Customer support3.51.0 lower than IC (4.5)
IC’s score. Numbers show the difference.
IC
#5 in our CFD broker rankings
Accepts traders from AS
Rating breakdown
- Regulation & trust4.61.1 higher than ActivTrades (3.5)
- Assets & markets4.10.2 higher than ActivTrades (3.9)
- Fees & costs4.61.2 higher than ActivTrades (3.4)
- Platforms & tools4.0same as ActivTrades (4.0)
- Accounts & banking4.00.5 higher than ActivTrades (3.5)
- Education3.50.5 higher than ActivTrades (3.0)
- Research4.01.5 higher than ActivTrades (2.5)
- Customer support4.51.0 higher than ActivTrades (3.5)
ActivTrades’s score. Numbers show the difference.
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| Overview | ActivTrades is a UK-headquartered CFD and forex broker established in 2001. The award-winning brokerage has secured licenses from trusted bodies, notably the UK’s FCA, and facilitates trading on over 1000 instruments spanning 7 asset classes, with over 93.60% of orders are executed at the requested price. | IC Markets (now IC) is a globally recognized forex and CFD broker known for its excellent pricing, comprehensive range of trading instruments, and premium trading technology. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Australia, the brokerage is regulated by the ASIC, CySEC and FSA, and has attracted more than 200,000 clients from over 200 countries. |
| Customer Reviews | Based on 34 customer reviews | Based on 3 customer reviews |
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| Bonus Offer | Cashback on Trades | – |
| Comment by Reviewer | “ActivTrades is an obvious choice for day traders at all levels, with almost unmatched execution speeds of 4ms and a choice of leading trading software, from MT4, MT5 and TradingView to ActivTrader, which sports a simple and elegant interface that aspiring traders will enjoy using.” | “IC (formerly IC Markets) offers superior pricing, exceptionally fast execution and seamless deposits. The introduction of advanced charting platforms, notably TradingView, and the Raw Trader Plus account, ensures it remains a top choice for intermediate to advanced day traders.” |
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| Instruments | CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, ETFs, Futures, Cryptos (location dependent) | CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, Futures, Crypto |
| Demo Account | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 | $200 |
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| Minimum Trade | 0.01 Lots | 0.01 Lots |
| Regulator | FCA, CMVM, SCB, FSC, BACEN, CVM, CONSOB | ASIC, CySEC, FSA, SCB, CMA-Kenya |
| Margin Trading | Yes | Yes |
| STP Account | Yes | No |
| ECN Account | No | Yes |
| DMA Account | No | Yes |
| MAM Account | No | Yes |
| PAMM Account | No | Yes |
| LAMM Account | No | No |
| Demat Account | No | No |
| AI / Machine Learning | No | No |
| Robo Advisor | No | No |
| Negative Balance Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Market Maker | Yes | No |
| P2P Trading | No | No |
| Spot Trading | Yes | No |
| Mobile Apps | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| App Review | ActivTrades provides a choice of mobile apps for iOS and Android devices. The proprietary ActivTrader app and support for MT4, MT5, and TradingView give access to real-time market data, advanced charting tools, and customizable trading features. All four apps let you trade and manage you accounts intuitively, but ActivTrades boasts the most seamless trading experience, combining the broker’s ultra-fast execution speeds with dynamic charting and research tools. | IC deliver mobile apps for their cTrader, MT4, MT5 and TradingView platforms. They have been developed on Android and iOS separately, taking full advantage of the functionality available on each. With raw pricing, and spreads from 0.0, the apps deliver an excellent trading tool for all levels of trader. Yet what really stands out is how they've managed to maintain the lightning-fast execution speed IC Markets (now just IC) is known for, right within the apps. It's a seamless trading experience that feels both professional and highly responsive. |
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| Auto Trading | Yes (APIs), Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader | Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, cBots on cTrader, Myfxbook AutoTrade |
| Copy Trading | No | Yes |
| Copy Trading Platform | – | Launched in February 2023, the IC Social app offers an intuitive way to learn, share, and mirror the positions of other traders with just a few clicks. Additionally, the app features risk management tools and supports dedicated trading groups. Alternatively, IC grants access to Signal Start, along with well-known third-party copy trading platforms including ZuluTrade and cTrader Copy. |
| Social Trading | No | Yes |
| Trade Signals | Yes | Yes |
| VPS Hosting | No | Yes |
| Tournaments | No | No |
| Demo Competitions | No | No |
| Ethical Investing | No | No |
| Custodial Account | No | No |
| Guaranteed Stop Loss | No | No |
| Inactivity Fee | €/£10 | $0 |
| Islamic Account | Yes | Yes |
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| Overview | ActivTrades specializes in CFD trading, offering over 1000 instruments spanning currencies, shares, indices, commodities, and more. The broker has picked up industry awards for its CFD trading environment, delivering fast and reliable order execution with transparent margin requirements for day traders. | You gain access to over 2,250 CFDs, available for trading 24/5 across popular markets such as forex, commodities, indices, stocks, and bonds. Utilizing deep liquidity and advanced bridge technology, IC ensures optimal conditions for scalpers, hedgers, and algo traders alike. |
| Leverage | 1:30 (UK and EU), 1:400 (Global & Pro) | 1:5000 |
| FTSE Spread | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| GBPUSD Spread | 0.8 | 0.23 |
| Oil Spread | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| Stocks Spread | Variable | 0.02 |
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| Overview | ActivTrades offers its lowest fees in the forex department, with excellent spreads on majors like the EUR/USD from 0.5 pips and zero commissions, keeping pricing simple. Improvements to the ActivTrades platform, alongside access to the industry-leading MetaTrader 4, also give traders the tools they need to navigate the FX market confidently. | IC maintains its commitment to providing exceptionally tight 0.0-pip forex spreads on major currency pairs such as EUR/USD. This makes it an excellent option if you are seeking superior execution, with an average of 35 milliseconds. Additionally, if you are a high-volume trader, you can benefit from rebates of up to $2.50 per forex lot. |
| GBPUSD Spread | 1.2 | 0.23 |
| EURUSD Spread | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| EURGBP Spread | 1.4 | 0.27 |
| Assets | 50+ | 75 |
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| Overview | Trade 15+ of the most know cryptos, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Digital currencies can be traded around the clock with no hidden fees. 1:10 leverage is also available on major tokens like BTC. | IC offers 20+ cryptocurrencies which are tradable via CFDs, including lesser-known tokens such as Avalanche, Kusama and Uniswap. Commission-free trading is available, and experienced crypto traders can access leverage in the MetaTrader platforms. |
| Spread | Variable | BTC 42.036 |
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| Crypto Lending | No | No |
| Crypto Mining | No | No |
| Crypto Staking | No | No |
| Auto Market Maker | No | No |