activtrades
AxiTrader
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Overview
activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while AxiTrader was established in 2007 and is based in Australia. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; AxiTrader has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $0 at AxiTrader.
| Feature | activtrades | AxiTrader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F218 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2007 |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and AxiTrader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AxiTrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at activtrades). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. activtrades applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; AxiTrader does not. activtrades charges deposit fees; AxiTrader does not. Overall, AxiTrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | activtrades | AxiTrader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while AxiTrader supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | activtrades | AxiTrader |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how activtrades and AxiTrader compare. activtrades runs regular live webinars; AxiTrader does not. activtrades has a video library; AxiTrader does not. activtrades publishes daily market commentary; AxiTrader does not. activtrades integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AxiTrader does not. activtrades maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. activtrades scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | activtrades | AxiTrader |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. activtrades accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while AxiTrader supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). activtrades uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. activtrades scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | activtrades | AxiTrader |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both activtrades and AxiTrader offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | activtrades | AxiTrader |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Romanian, and Arabic |