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ActivTrades vs FxPro

Compare ActivTrades and FxPro 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 fo…

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FxPro

FxPro

Active forex and CFD traders

FxPro is a multi-regulated forex and CFD broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader, and the proprietary FxPro Edge pl…

Head-to-head comparison

ActivTrades vs FxPro
Feature ActivTrades FxPro
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 £1) for UK shares CFDs on 2,000+ shares; spread varies by instrument
Regulators FCA, CMVM, SCB, FSC, BACEN, CVM FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB, FSA
Best for Forex and CFD traders seeking tight spreads Active forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
CFDs
Crypto
-
Bonds
-
Futures
-
Spread Betting
Demo Account
Margin
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Pros & cons

ActivTrades

ActivTrades

Pros

  • FCA-regulated with FSCS coverage up to £85,000
  • Additional private client insurance of up to £1,000,000
  • 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 £10 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
FxPro

FxPro

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA and CySEC - top-tier regulators
  • Choice of four trading platforms including MT4, MT5, cTrader, and FxPro Edge
  • Raw spreads from 0.0 pips on Raw+ and cTrader accounts
  • No deposit or standard withdrawal fees
  • Over 2,100 tradable instruments across forex, indices, shares, and more
  • Fast execution with a high proportion of orders filled at the requested price or better
  • Spread betting available for UK clients via FxPro Edge
  • Demo account with up to $10,000,000 virtual funds

Cons

  • Standard account spreads are above average, typically in the 1.2-1.6 pip range on EUR/USD
  • No US clients accepted
  • Inactivity fee applies after 6 months of no trading
  • FxPro Edge is not available on mobile
  • Limited educational resources compared to industry leaders
  • Crypto CFDs not available to UK retail clients
  • $30,000 minimum required for Elite account tier
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.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

FxPro

FxPro

FxPro is a multi-regulated forex and CFD broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader, and the proprietary FxPro Edge platform across more than 2,100 instruments.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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