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ActivTrades vs Tradier

Compare ActivTrades and Tradier 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 foโ€ฆ

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Tradier

Tradier

Active options and stock traders

Tradier is a US brokerage and API platform founded in 2012, offering commission-free stocks, ETFs and optionsโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

ActivTrades vs Tradier
Feature ActivTrades Tradier
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 ยฃ1) for UK shares Lite: $0.35 per trade; Pro: $0 per trade; Pro Plus: $0 per trade
Regulators FCA, CMVM, SCB, FSC, BACEN, CVM FINRA, SEC, SIPC
Best for Forex and CFD traders seeking tight spreads Active options and stock traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Spread Betting
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Demo Account
Margin
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Pros & cons

ActivTrades

ActivTrades

Pros

  • FCA-regulated with FSCS coverage up to ยฃ85,000
  • Additional private client insurance of up to ยฃ1,000,000
  • 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 ยฃ10 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
Tradier

Tradier

Pros

  • Commission-free stocks and ETFs on Pro and Pro Plus plans
  • Pro plan delivers commission-free options trading for $10/month
  • Free paper trading account with $100,000 in simulated funds
  • Open API enables integration with 50+ third-party platforms
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • SIPC membership protects client accounts up to $500,000
  • TradingView integration available for chart-based trading

Cons

  • No crypto, forex, bonds or mutual funds
  • No fractional shares
  • Monthly subscription required for commission-free options trading
  • $50/year inactivity fee for low-activity accounts under $2,000
  • $30/year IRA fee on the Lite (free) plan
  • Futures trading requires third-party platform access
  • Limited research and educational resources compared to full-service brokers
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.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Tradier

Tradier

Tradier is a US brokerage and API platform founded in 2012, offering commission-free stocks, ETFs and options under subscription plans, plus futures and a developer API.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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