activtrades
First Trade
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Overview
activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while First Trade was established in 2008 and is based in USA. activtrades holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while First Trade is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; First Trade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $5 at First Trade.
| Feature | activtrades | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $5 |
| 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 | Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | United States | USA |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and First Trade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. activtrades has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $5 at First Trade). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. activtrades applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; First Trade does not. activtrades charges deposit fees; First Trade does not. Overall, First Trade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | activtrades | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $5 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while First Trade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. activtrades supports social and copy trading features, which First Trade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | activtrades | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how activtrades and First Trade 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.
| Feature | activtrades | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| 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 First Trade 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 | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 First Trade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and First Trade supports 2, giving activtrades broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | activtrades | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |