activtrades
eOption
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Overview
activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while eOption was established in 2008 and is based in USA. activtrades holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while eOption is regulated by Unregulated among others. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; eOption has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $500 at eOption.
| Feature | activtrades | eOption |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $500 |
| 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 | 2008 |
| Country | United States | USA |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and eOption, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. activtrades has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at eOption). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. activtrades applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; eOption does not. activtrades charges deposit fees; eOption does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | activtrades | eOption |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while eOption supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. activtrades supports social and copy trading features, which eOption does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | activtrades | eOption |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | DealBook (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web) |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how activtrades and eOption compare. activtrades runs regular live webinars; eOption does not. Both provide video tutorials. activtrades publishes daily market commentary; eOption 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 | eOption |
|---|---|---|
| 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 eOption 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 | eOption |
|---|---|---|
| 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 eOption offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and eOption supports 2, giving activtrades broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | activtrades | eOption |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |