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Deriv vs TopFX

Compare Deriv and TopFX side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Deriv

Deriv

Synthetic index and CFD traders

Deriv is a multi-asset online broker founded in 1999 offering forex, CFDs, crypto, synthetic indices, and dig…

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TopFX

TopFX

Active forex and CFD traders

TopFX is a Cyprus-based CFD broker founded in 2010 offering forex and 600+ CFD instruments across MT4, MT5 an…

Head-to-head comparison

Deriv vs TopFX
Feature Deriv TopFX
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee CFDs on 500+ stocks; spread-based; no commission -
Regulators MFSA, LFSA, BVI FSC, VFSC, FSC, SCA CySEC, FSA, BVIFSC
Best for Synthetic index and CFD traders Active forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
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Options
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Margin
Multi Currency
Demo Account

Pros & cons

Deriv

Deriv

Pros

  • No commissions on any account type
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • Minimum deposit of $5
  • Proprietary synthetic indices tradeable 24/7
  • Seven trading platforms including MT5, cTrader, and DBot
  • Free $10,000 virtual-funds demo account
  • Regulated in multiple jurisdictions including Malta (MFSA)

Cons

  • Forex spreads wider than industry average on standard accounts
  • Inactivity fee of up to $25 after 12 months of no trading
  • Most regulatory coverage is offshore (Tier 3); only MFSA provides Tier 1 oversight
  • No MetaTrader 4 support
  • Limited research and educational content compared to larger brokers
  • No phone customer support
  • Synthetic indices are proprietary; Deriv acts as counterparty
TopFX

TopFX

Pros

  • CySEC regulation with ICF protection up to EUR 20,000
  • Three account types covering different pricing needs
  • Spreads from 0.0 pips on the Zero account
  • MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and cTrader all available
  • Free demo accounts with no expiry
  • Over 600 tradable CFD instruments
  • Low minimum deposit on Growth account
  • Copy trading available via cTrader Copy

Cons

  • All instruments are CFDs - no ownership of underlying assets
  • Pro account requires $50,000 minimum deposit
  • Inactivity fee of $5 per month after 90 days
  • FSA Seychelles and BVI entities carry lighter investor protections than CySEC
  • Limited educational resources for beginners
  • No TradingView integration
  • No proprietary social or copy-trading tools beyond cTrader Copy
Deriv

Deriv

Deriv is a multi-asset online broker founded in 1999 offering forex, CFDs, crypto, synthetic indices, and digital options across seven trading platforms.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

TopFX

TopFX

TopFX is a Cyprus-based CFD broker founded in 2010 offering forex and 600+ CFD instruments across MT4, MT5 and cTrader with ECN-style execution.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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