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activtrades

8.4/10

BOQ Trading

7.7/10
10/10WinnerRegulation9/10
0/10FeesWinner6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while BOQ Trading was established in 2014 and is based in United States. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; BOQ Trading has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $200 at BOQ Trading.

activtrades wins this category
FeatureactivtradesBOQ Trading
Min. Deposit$250$200
RegulationFinancial 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-F218Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded20112014
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Clients12,000,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and BOQ Trading, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. BOQ Trading has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at activtrades). activtrades charges withdrawal fees while BOQ Trading does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. activtrades applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; BOQ Trading does not. activtrades charges deposit fees; BOQ Trading does not. Overall, BOQ Trading scores higher on fees in our assessment.

BOQ Trading wins this category
FeatureactivtradesBOQ Trading
Min. Deposit$250$200
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while BOQ Trading 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.

Tied
FeatureactivtradesBOQ Trading
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMetaTrader 4,Mac,iPhone

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how activtrades and BOQ Trading compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureactivtradesBOQ Trading
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 BOQ Trading 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.

activtrades wins this category
FeatureactivtradesBOQ Trading
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both activtrades and BOQ Trading offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and BOQ Trading supports 2, giving activtrades broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureactivtradesBOQ Trading
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese