activtrades
FX Primus
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Overview
activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while FX Primus was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. activtrades holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while FX Primus is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; FX Primus has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $100 at FX Primus.
| Feature | activtrades | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2009 |
| Country | United States | Cyprus |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and FX Primus, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FX Primus 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; FX Primus does not. activtrades charges deposit fees; FX Primus does not. Overall, FX Primus scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | activtrades | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while FX Primus supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | activtrades | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mac, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, 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 Primus 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. activtrades scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | activtrades | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| 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 FX Primus supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). activtrades uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. activtrades scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | activtrades | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| 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 FX Primus 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.
| Feature | activtrades | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, Spanish, Indonesian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Hungarian, and Malaysian |