activtrades
Teletrade
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Overview
activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while Teletrade was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. activtrades holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Teletrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; Teletrade has 50,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $100 at Teletrade.
| Feature | activtrades | Teletrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2008 |
| Country | United States | Cyprus |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 50,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and Teletrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Teletrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at activtrades). activtrades charges withdrawal fees while Teletrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. activtrades applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Teletrade does not. activtrades charges deposit fees; Teletrade does not. Overall, Teletrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | activtrades | Teletrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Teletrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. activtrades supports social and copy trading features, which Teletrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | activtrades | Teletrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps (Ios & Android) |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how activtrades and Teletrade 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.
| Feature | activtrades | Teletrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 Teletrade supports 2 (Skrill, Neteller). activtrades uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal among the two brokers. activtrades scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | activtrades | Teletrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | No |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| 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 Teletrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and Teletrade supports 15, giving Teletrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | activtrades | Teletrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian |