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ActivTrades vs Freedom24

Compare ActivTrades and Freedom24 side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

ActivTrades

ActivTrades

Forex and CFD traders seeking tight spreads

ActivTrades is a multi-asset CFD and spread betting broker founded in 2001, regulated by the FCA, offering fo…

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Freedom24

Freedom24

Investors seeking stocks, ETFs, bonds and options

Freedom24 offers stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures and stock options through a web platform and mobile app.

Head-to-head comparison

ActivTrades vs Freedom24
Feature ActivTrades Freedom24
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee $0.02 per share ($1 min) for US share CFDs; percentage-based commission for European shares (see broker's current schedule); 0.10% (min £1) for UK shares -
Regulators FCA, CMVM, SCB, FSC, BACEN, CVM CySEC
Best for Forex and CFD traders seeking tight spreads Investors seeking stocks, ETFs, bonds and options
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Bonds
Options
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Futures
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Spread Betting
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Demo Account
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Pros & cons

ActivTrades

ActivTrades

Pros

  • FCA-regulated with FSCS coverage up to £85,000
  • Additional private client insurance of up to £1,000,000
  • No commissions on forex, indices, commodities, ETFs, and bonds
  • Ultra-fast execution averaging 4 milliseconds
  • Choice of MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, and TradingView
  • Spread betting available for UK and Irish clients (tax-free profits)
  • No minimum deposit requirement
  • Free demo account with virtual funds

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of £10 per month after 52 weeks
  • $12.50 fee on USD bank wire withdrawals
  • No copy trading or social trading features
  • Weekend customer support unavailable
  • No ISA or SIPP account types
  • Limited educational content compared to some competitors
  • Crypto CFDs unavailable under FCA entity
Freedom24

Freedom24

Pros

  • Account opening is described as taking 10 minutes
  • Commission-free bank transfer funding is available
  • Stock options can be used to hedge positions
  • Limit and stop orders are supported
  • Expert-led educational courses are available

Cons

  • No cons listed
ActivTrades

ActivTrades

ActivTrades is a multi-asset CFD and spread betting broker founded in 2001, regulated by the FCA, offering forex, indices, stocks, commodities, ETFs, and bonds across MetaTrader 4/5, ActivTrader, and TradingView.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Freedom24

Freedom24

Freedom24 offers stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures and stock options through a web platform and mobile app.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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