Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Avatrade Me vs FBS
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Avatrade Me |  FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100 | $5Lower |
| Inactivity fee | $50 | $0Lower |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Options, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Metals |
| Regulators | ADGM FSRA | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | No deposit or withdrawal fees | Free |
| Platforms | WebTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, AvaTrade AppCovers more | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 |
| Investor protection | Not confirmed | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 66.43% |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0.5% |
| Maximum retail leverage | 400:1 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Stock trade fee ($0), Account fee ($0).
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Key differences
- Regulators: only Avatrade Me offers ADGM FSRA.
- Regulators: only FBS offers Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Founded is lower at Avatrade Me: 2006 vs 2009.
- Minimum deposit is lower at FBS: $5 vs $100.
- Inactivity fee is lower at FBS: $0 vs $50.
- Markets: only Avatrade Me offers Options, Bonds.
- Markets: only FBS offers Metals.
- Platforms: only Avatrade Me offers WebTrader, AvaOptions, AvaTrade App.
Our verdict on each
Avatrade Me
Avatrade Me charges no account fee and no stock trade fee, so it suits traders who want a broad market list without a monthly bill. The catch is a $100 opening deposit and an inactivity fee of $50, which bites accounts left idle.
FBS
Fbs Partners suits readers who want a plain, low cost picture from a firm regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission: the account fee is $0 and the stock trade fee is $0. The EUR/USD spread of 0.5% and the retail loss rate of 66.43% are the figures to weigh before funding.
Score breakdown
| Area | Avatrade Me | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Account fee of $0 and stock trade fee of $0 top the cost table, while $50 inactivity and $100 entry pull the other way. | 9.3Higher |
| Offer | 9.8Higher | 9.3 |
| Trust | 8.9Higher | 8.8 |
What it costs in practice
A year: 5,000 invested, 4 US stock trades a month
Avatrade Me
$0
48 × $0 + 1 × $0
FBS
$0
48 × $0 + 1 × $0
Both come to the same total.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Avatrade Me | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | Not confirmed | |
| United Arab Emirates | Not confirmed |
Where these facts come from
Avatrade Me
- avatrade.ae: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tradingcritique.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- dev.to: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- forexsuggest.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- safeforexbrokers.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
FBS
- investing.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fbs.eu: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Avatrade Me | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 107 of 471 | 110 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 46 of 147 | 47 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 44 of 145 | 45 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 36 of 122 | 37 of 122 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Avatrade Me | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Mobile app | Demo account, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Commission free |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Beginners |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Tradestone Limited |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Cyprus |
| Founded | 2006Lower | 2009 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Avatrade Me | FBS | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100above the median | $5below the median | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | $0at the median | $0 |
| Account fee | $0at the median | $0at the median | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | $50highest quarter | $0at the median | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 66.43%below the median | 72.05% |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0.5%below the median | 0.65% |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Avatrade Me
Pros
- Deposits and withdrawals carry no fee, so moving money adds nothing to the cost of a trade.
- Wide market list in the same login: stocks, etfs and forex.
- Pick your terminal from WebTrader, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, with a demo account and a mobile app included.
Cons
- Dormant accounts are charged: the inactivity fee is $50, while the median across the brokers compared is €0.
- The minimum deposit of $100 ranks 148 of 213 brands, and the median minimum deposit across the site is €4.64.
- Leverage of 400:1 on retail accounts makes a wrong call expensive fast.
FBS
Pros
- An account regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licenses Tradestone Limited under 331/17, so the contract has a named entity behind it.
- The stock trade fee is $0 on a commission free model, so dealing in the shares and ETFs inside stocks, etfs and forex carries no ticket charge.
- The inactivity fee is $0, so a dormant balance is not quietly drained by account charges.
Cons
- The EUR/USD spread of 0.5% is the charge that lands on every forex and CFD trade, so currency traders feel it more than the flat fees suggest.
- The minimum deposit of $5 sits above CFI's $0, so readers who want the smallest opening balance have a lower floor elsewhere.
- The market list stocks, etfs and forex leaves out crypto and futures, which eToro covers in stocks, etfs and forex.
Who each suits
Avatrade Me
Who it suits
- Traders who want shares, forex, CFDs, options and bonds in the same account.
- Anyone who likes moving between a web terminal, the MetaTrader platforms and an app.
- New traders who can learn on a demo account before putting money in.
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, whose minimum deposit is $0, if you want to start with nothing.
- Vantage, if an entry point of $5 matters more than the market list.
- eToro, if crypto and futures on stocks, etfs and forex are part of the plan.
FBS
Who it suits
- Beginners opening a new trading account: the minimum deposit is $5 and the account fee is $0.
- Readers who hold shares and ETFs alongside forex: stocks, etfs and forex covers that mix on the same account.
- European readers who want a Cyprus regulated firm: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licenses the entity behind the brand.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want the smallest possible opening balance: CFI takes $0.
- Readers who need crypto or futures in the same account: eToro lists stocks, etfs and forex, and those lines sit outside stocks, etfs and forex.
- Readers who want crypto added to a forex, CFD, stock, ETF and metals mix: Vantage covers forex, cfds and stocks.
Country by country
| Country | Avatrade Me | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Avatrade Me
How much do I need to open an account?+
The minimum deposit is $100. Across the brokers listed here the median minimum deposit is €4.64, so the opening amount asked for sits well above the middle. That balance is what funds your trading across markets, with no separate subscription on top.
Does it charge commission or an account fee?+
The account fee is $0 and the stock trade fee is $0, and the pricing model is commission free. Both sit at the top of the cost table, on position 1 for account fee and 1 for stock trade fee. Nothing is charged for keeping the account open.
FBS
What does it cost to run an account at Fbs Partners?+
The account fee is $0, the stock trade fee is $0 and the inactivity fee is $0, so nothing is charged for holding the account, dealing in shares or leaving a balance idle. Deposits and withdrawals carry no charge either. What remains on a forex or CFD trade is the spread, quoted at 0.5% on EUR/USD.
How much does the EUR/USD spread cost in practice?+
The EUR/USD spread is 0.5%. On a currency pair that spread is the dealer's charge for opening and closing, so it lands on every position rather than on a ticket line. The stock trade fee of $0 and the account fee of $0 sit alongside it, which makes the spread the number to size positions around.
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