activtrades
EagleFX
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Overview
activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while EagleFX was established in 2019 and is based in Dominica. activtrades holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while EagleFX is regulated by Unregulated among others. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; EagleFX has 5,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $10 at EagleFX.
| Feature | activtrades | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $10 |
| 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 | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2011 | 2019 |
| Country | United States | Dominica |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 5,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and EagleFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. EagleFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (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; EagleFX does not. Overall, EagleFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | activtrades | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while EagleFX supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. activtrades offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for EagleFX 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 | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| 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 EagleFX compare. activtrades runs regular live webinars; EagleFX does not. activtrades has a video library; EagleFX does not. activtrades publishes daily market commentary; EagleFX does not. activtrades integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); EagleFX does not. activtrades maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. activtrades scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | activtrades | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 EagleFX 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 | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 EagleFX offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and EagleFX supports 2, giving activtrades broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | activtrades | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |