activtrades
Forex EE
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Overview
activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while Forex EE was established in 2008 and is based in Grenadines. activtrades holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Forex EE is regulated by Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia among others. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; Forex EE has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $100 at Forex EE.
| Feature | activtrades | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| 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 | Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | United States | Grenadines |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and Forex EE, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Forex EE has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at activtrades). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. activtrades applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Forex EE does not. activtrades charges deposit fees; Forex EE does not. Overall, Forex EE scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | activtrades | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Forex EE supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. activtrades supports social and copy trading features, which Forex EE does not offer. activtrades edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | activtrades | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| 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 | MetaTrader 4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how activtrades and Forex EE compare. activtrades runs regular live webinars; Forex EE does not. Both provide video tutorials. activtrades publishes daily market commentary; Forex EE 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 | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Forex EE 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 | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Forex EE offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and Forex EE supports 2, giving activtrades broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | activtrades | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |