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Axi vs Firstrade

Compare Axi and Firstrade side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Axi

Axi

Active forex and CFD traders

Axi is a Sydney-based forex and CFD broker founded in 2007, offering MT4, MT5 and a proprietary platform with…

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Firstrade

Firstrade

Cost-conscious US stock, ETF and options traders

Firstrade is a US online broker with $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds, plus mobile…

Head-to-head comparison

Axi vs Firstrade
Feature Axi Firstrade
Minimum deposit - $0
Stock trading fee Share CFDs available; spreads vary, no separate stock commission on Standard account $0 commission
Regulators ASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA, CySEC FINRA
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Cost-conscious US stock, ETF and options traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
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Margin
Demo Account
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Multi Currency
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Funds
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Investment Plans
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Pros & cons

Axi

Axi

Pros

  • No minimum deposit on Standard and Pro accounts
  • Raw spreads from 0.0 pips on Pro account
  • Regulated by ASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA and CySEC
  • MT4 and MT5 both available
  • Axi Select funded trader program with capital up to $1 million
  • Free demo account with virtual funds
  • 650+ tradable markets including crypto perpetual futures
  • No deposit fee for standard payment methods

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $10 per month after 12 months
  • $25 withdrawal fee on amounts below $50
  • Elite account requires $25,000 minimum deposit
  • Limited stock CFD range compared to dedicated stock brokers
  • Demo account limited to 30 days
  • No ETF products available
  • US clients not accepted
Firstrade

Firstrade

Pros

  • $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds
  • $0 options contract, exercise and assignment fees
  • No deposit minimum and no inactivity fees
  • Overnight trading from 8 PM to 4 AM ET on 1,200+ securities
  • Options Wizard includes 40+ strategies and P&L simulations
  • ACATS transfer fee rebate up to $250 on qualifying transfers
  • Excess protection can raise coverage to $37.5 million per customer

Cons

  • Broker-assisted stock and ETF trades cost $19.95
  • Broker-assisted options cost $19.95+$0.50/contract
  • Mutual fund shares sold within 90 days can cost $19.95
  • Redemptions below $500 can incur a $19.95 fee
  • Primary Market CDs cost $30
  • Overnight trades must use limit orders only
  • ACH transfers require a U.S. financial institution
Axi

Axi

Axi is a Sydney-based forex and CFD broker founded in 2007, offering MT4, MT5 and a proprietary platform with 650+ markets and a funded trader program.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Firstrade

Firstrade

Firstrade is a US online broker with $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds, plus mobile apps and overnight stock and ETF trading.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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