activtrades
City Index
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Overview
activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while City Index was established in 1983 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; City Index has 14,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $25 at City Index.
| Feature | activtrades | City Index |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $25 |
| 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), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) |
| Founded | 2011 | 1983 |
| Country | United States | UK |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 14,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and City Index, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. City Index has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $25 (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; City Index does not. Overall, City Index scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | activtrades | City Index |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $25 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while City Index 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 | City Index |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 City Index compare. activtrades runs regular live webinars; City Index does not. activtrades has a video library; City Index does not. activtrades publishes daily market commentary; City Index does not. activtrades integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); City Index does not. activtrades maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. activtrades scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | activtrades | City Index |
|---|---|---|
| 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 City Index supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). activtrades uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. activtrades scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | activtrades | City Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes |
| 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. Both activtrades and City Index offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and City Index supports 6, giving activtrades broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | activtrades | City Index |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, Spanish, German, Arabic, Polish, and Chinese |