activtrades
Core Spreads
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Overview
activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while Core Spreads was established in 2014 and is based in London. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; Core Spreads has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $1 at Core Spreads.
| Feature | activtrades | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2014 |
| Country | United States | London |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and Core Spreads, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Core Spreads has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at activtrades). activtrades charges withdrawal fees while Core Spreads does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. activtrades applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Core Spreads does not. activtrades charges deposit fees; Core Spreads does not. Overall, Core Spreads scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | activtrades | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Core Spreads supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. activtrades supports social and copy trading features, which Core Spreads does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | activtrades | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core Spreads compare. activtrades runs regular live webinars; Core Spreads does not. Both provide video tutorials. activtrades publishes daily market commentary; Core Spreads does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. activtrades maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. activtrades scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | activtrades | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 Core Spreads 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 | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Both activtrades and Core Spreads offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and Core Spreads supports 2, giving activtrades broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | activtrades | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |