Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team

ActivTrades vs FXOpen

ActivTrades scores 9.4 and FXOpen 9.1 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.

ActivTrades

9.4/10

Facts checked September 29, 2026.

FXOpen

9.1/10

Facts checked September 26, 2026.

ActivTrades vs FXOpen: the differences

ActivTrades vs FXOpen
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ActivTradesActivTrades
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FXOpenFXOpen
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Minimum deposit$0Lower$100
MarketsStocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, BondsCovers moreStocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto
RegulatorsFCA, SCB, CMVM, FSC, BACENCySEC, FCA
Investor protectionFSCS up to GBP 85,000EU ICS up to EUR 20,000
Retail accounts that lose money84%60%
PlatformsActivTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingViewTickTrader, MT4, MT5
Stock trade fee$0Not confirmed
Account fee$0Not confirmed
Currency conversion fee0.5%Not confirmed
Deposit and withdrawal feesFree deposits and withdrawalsNot confirmed
Interest on cash3.3%Not confirmed

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Key differences

  • ActivTrades scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
  • Regulators: only ActivTrades offers SCB, CMVM, FSC.
  • Regulators: only FXOpen offers CySEC.
  • Minimum deposit is lower at ActivTrades: $0 vs $100.
  • Markets: only ActivTrades offers Bonds.
  • Platforms: only ActivTrades offers ActivTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
  • Platforms: only FXOpen offers TickTrader, MT4, MT5.
  • Features: only ActivTrades offers Fractional shares.

Our verdict on each

ActivTrades

ActivTrades suits active share and CFD traders who want broad market access with commission free dealing and flexible platform choice for everyday orders. Minimum deposit sits at $0, stock trade fee sits at $0 and retail accounts that lose money sit at 84%, so careful risk controls remain essential.

Read the full ActivTrades review

FXOpen

FXOpen suits traders who want one account spanning forex, CFDs, stocks, ETFs and crypto under FCA and CySEC oversight, with investor protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000. The minimum deposit of $100 is the catch, placing it well above the site median of €4.64 and above Vantage at $5.

Read the full FXOpen review

Score breakdown

ActivTrades vs FXOpen
AreaActivTradesFXOpen
Cost9.3HigherAccount fee sits at $0 so holding costs stay contained8.5
Offer9.6HigherCoverage spans stocks, ETFs and forex across shares and leveraged products9.4
Trust9.5Oversight includes FCA, SCB and CMVM with FCA cover for reassurance9.5

Feature by feature

ActivTrades vs FXOpen
MarketsActivTradesFXOpen
StocksYesYes
ETFsYesYes
ForexYesYes
CFDsYesYes
CryptoYesYes
BondsYesNo

Where they rank in our lists

ActivTrades vs FXOpen
RankingActivTradesFXOpen
Stock and ETF brokers1 of 471114 of 471
Forex brokers1 of 14750 of 147
Low-spread forex brokers1 of 14548 of 145
CFD brokers1 of 12240 of 122

Where each is licensed and available

ActivTrades vs FXOpen
CountryActivTradesFXOpen
CyprusNot confirmed
United KingdomNot confirmed

Where these facts come from

ActivTrades

  • activtrades.com: 12 facts, checked September 28, 2026
  • help.activtrades.com: 1 fact, checked September 29, 2026

FXOpen

  • fxopen.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • scribd.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
  • topforextradingbrokers.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026

Every fact side by side

ActivTrades vs FXOpen
FactActivTradesFXOpen
FeaturesCrypto, Demo account, Fractional shares, Mobile appCovers moreDemo account, Crypto, Mobile app
Pricing modelCommission freeNot confirmed

Where each stands against the rest

ActivTrades vs FXOpen
FactActivTradesFXOpenMedian
Minimum deposit$0below the median$100above the median$25
Stock trade fee$0at the medianNot confirmed$0
Account fee$0at the medianNot confirmed$0
Retail accounts that lose money84%highest quarter60%lowest quarter72.05%
Currency conversion fee0.5%above the medianNot confirmed0.45%
Interest on cash3.3%above the medianNot confirmed3%

Median across 134 listed brokers.

Pros and cons

ActivTrades

Pros

  • Stock trade fee sits at $0 for share dealing under commission free
  • Minimum deposit sits at $0, below eToro at $50
  • Funding terms read Free deposits and withdrawals for deposits and withdrawals

Cons

  • Retail accounts that lose money sit at 84%, above the CFD median at 72.05%
  • Currency conversion on funding costs 0.5% for balances held in other currencies
  • Cash interest sits at 3.3%, which limits appeal for cash heavy portfolios

FXOpen

Pros

  • One account covers stocks, ETFs, forex, CFDs and crypto, all listed under stocks, etfs and forex.
  • Regulated by CySEC and FCA, so the UK operation sits under the FCA and the Cyprus operation under CySEC.
  • Investor protection is stated at EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 for eligible claims.

Cons

  • The minimum deposit of $100 is far above the site median of €4.64.
  • On minimum deposit FXOpen ranks 148 of 213 brands compared.
  • The cost score is 2.7 and the overall score is 2.7, so value is the weak side.

Who each suits

ActivTrades

Who it suits

  • New traders starting modestly with entry at $0 and practice via crypto, demo account and fractional shares
  • Share traders wanting dealing at $0 across stocks, ETFs and forex with platform choice
  • CFD traders wanting structured support via email, chat and phone where funding reads Free deposits and withdrawals

Who should look elsewhere

  • Traders wanting crypto led dealing with very low cash entry may prefer Kraken at $1
  • Traders wanting social and copy features may prefer eToro despite higher entry at $50

FXOpen

Who it suits

  • Traders who want forex and CFDs next to stocks, ETFs and crypto in a single account.
  • UK and EU residents who want a broker listed with CySEC and FCA and a stated protection scheme.
  • Users of TickTrader, MT4 or MT5 who want a demo account before committing money.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Newcomers starting with a small amount: CFI asks a minimum deposit of $0.
  • Traders who want futures in the market list: eToro covers stocks, etfs and forex.
  • Anyone wanting a lower entry point: Vantage takes $5 against FXOpen's $100.

Questions about each

ActivTrades

What does ActivTrades charge for stock trades?+

Stock trade fee sits at $0 for share dealing. The pricing model is described by commission free, which helps keep ticket costs predictable for equity orders. Spreads and conversion charges can still apply on leveraged trades, so review order previews and statements before dealing.

Is ActivTrades regulated and safe?+

Oversight comes via FCA, SCB and CMVM, including FCA cover alongside other regional entities. Eligible balances carry protection at FSCS up to GBP 85,000. Protection applies under scheme rules and by entity, so confirm which entity serves your account during signup and keep account records.

FXOpen

What is the minimum deposit at FXOpen?+

The minimum deposit is $100. That is well above the site median of €4.64 and places FXOpen at 148 of 213 brands compared on this measure. Anyone starting with a small balance is better served by a lower entry point elsewhere.

Who regulates FXOpen?+

FXOpen lists CySEC and FCA. The Cyprus entity is supervised by CySEC and the UK entity by the FCA, so UK customers sit under the UK regulator while EU customers sit under the Cyprus one. The listed protection scheme is EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.

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