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activtrades

8.4/10

fx next

8.3/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while fx next was established in 2018 and is based in Dubai. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; fx next has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

activtrades wins this category
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Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationFinancial 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-F218Financial 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-F237
Founded20112018
CountryUnited StatesDubai
Clients12,000,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and fx next, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. activtrades charges deposit fees; fx next does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fx next supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. activtrades supports social and copy trading features, which fx next does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how activtrades and fx next 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.

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Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 fx next supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both activtrades and fx next offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic