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ActivTrades vs FXCC

Compare ActivTrades and FXCC 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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FXCC

FXCC

Active forex and CFD traders

FXCC is a Cyprus-based ECN/STP broker founded in 2010, offering forex and CFDs on MT4 and MT5 with zero-commi…

Head-to-head comparison

ActivTrades vs FXCC
Feature ActivTrades FXCC
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, MISA
Best for Forex and CFD traders seeking tight spreads Active forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
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Bonds
-
Spread Betting
-
Demo Account
Margin
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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
FXCC

FXCC

Pros

  • Zero commissions on the ECN XL account
  • Spreads from 0.0 pips on major pairs
  • No minimum deposit requirement
  • CySEC regulation with ICF protection up to EUR 20,000
  • Free VPS for qualifying active traders
  • 70+ forex pairs and 1,000+ CFD instruments
  • Demo account available

Cons

  • Limited to MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 only
  • Bank wire withdrawal fee of $45
  • E-wallet withdrawal fees around 2%
  • $5 monthly inactivity fee after 120 days
  • No stocks, ETFs, options, or futures - CFDs only
  • Limited research and educational resources
  • Offshore MISA entity offers weaker investor protections
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.

FXCC

FXCC

FXCC is a Cyprus-based ECN/STP broker founded in 2010, offering forex and CFDs on MT4 and MT5 with zero-commission spreads from 0.0 pips.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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