activtrades
Ayondo
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Overview
activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while Ayondo was established in 2008 and is based in London. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; Ayondo has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $1 at Ayondo.
| Feature | activtrades | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| 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) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | United States | London |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and Ayondo, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ayondo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at activtrades). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. activtrades charges deposit fees; Ayondo does not. Overall, Ayondo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | activtrades | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ayondo supports cTrader. activtrades offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for Ayondo is limited. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. activtrades edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | activtrades | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | No |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web Trader |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how activtrades and Ayondo compare. activtrades runs regular live webinars; Ayondo does not. activtrades has a video library; Ayondo does not. activtrades publishes daily market commentary; Ayondo does not. activtrades integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Ayondo does not. activtrades maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. activtrades scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | activtrades | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ayondo supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). activtrades uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. activtrades scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | activtrades | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. activtrades offers live chat; Ayondo does not, making activtrades easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and Ayondo supports 2, giving activtrades broader global reach. activtrades scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | activtrades | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, Mandarin |