activtrades
ForexVox
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Overview
activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while ForexVox was established in 2019 and is based in UK. activtrades holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while ForexVox is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom among others. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; ForexVox has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $0 at ForexVox.
| Feature | activtrades | ForexVox |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| 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) in the United Kingdom, FCA Register no: 586541, Financial Services Authority in Seychelles No: SD028 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2019 |
| Country | United States | UK |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and ForexVox, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ForexVox has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at activtrades). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. activtrades applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ForexVox does not. activtrades charges deposit fees; ForexVox does not. Overall, ForexVox scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | activtrades | ForexVox |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while ForexVox supports MT4, MT5. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. 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 | ForexVox |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how activtrades and ForexVox compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. activtrades integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); ForexVox does not. activtrades maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. activtrades scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | activtrades | ForexVox |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| 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 ForexVox supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | activtrades | ForexVox |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both activtrades and ForexVox offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and ForexVox supports 4, giving activtrades broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | activtrades | ForexVox |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, Russian, Indonesian, Malaysian |