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activtrades

8.4/10
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Oinvest

5.7/10
10/10WinnerRegulation5/10
0/10FeesWinner6/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while Oinvest was established in 2019 and is based in South Africa. activtrades holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Oinvest is regulated by Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) among others. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; Oinvest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $200 at Oinvest.

activtrades wins this category
FeatureactivtradesOinvest
Min. Deposit$250$200
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-F218Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
Founded20112019
CountryUnited StatesSouth Africa
Clients12,000,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and Oinvest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Oinvest has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at activtrades). activtrades charges withdrawal fees while Oinvest does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. activtrades charges deposit fees; Oinvest does not. Overall, Oinvest scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Oinvest wins this category
FeatureactivtradesOinvest
Min. Deposit$250$200
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Oinvest supports 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. activtrades edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

activtrades wins this category
FeatureactivtradesOinvest
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, iOS, MacBook, iPhone

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how activtrades and Oinvest compare. activtrades runs regular live webinars; Oinvest does not. Both provide video tutorials. activtrades publishes daily market commentary; Oinvest 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
FeatureactivtradesOinvest
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 Oinvest 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.

activtrades wins this category
FeatureactivtradesOinvest
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both activtrades and Oinvest offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and Oinvest supports 2, giving activtrades broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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