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activtrades

8.4/10
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fx private

7.3/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
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 private was established in 2020 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; fx private has 12,000,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

activtrades wins this category
Featureactivtradesfx private
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-F239
Founded20112020
CountryUnited StatesUSA
Clients12,000,000+12,000,000+

Fees

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

Tied
Featureactivtradesfx private
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fx private supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. activtrades supports social and copy trading features, which fx private does not offer. activtrades edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

activtrades wins this category
Featureactivtradesfx private
MT4YesNo
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 private compare. activtrades runs regular live webinars; fx private does not. Both provide video tutorials. activtrades publishes daily market commentary; fx private 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.

activtrades wins this category
Featureactivtradesfx private
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 private supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
Featureactivtradesfx private
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 private 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.

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