activtrades
Uniglobe Markets
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Overview
activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while Uniglobe Markets was established in 2008 and is based in Marshall Islands. activtrades holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uniglobe Markets is regulated by Unregulated among others. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; Uniglobe Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $10 at Uniglobe Markets.
| Feature | activtrades | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $10 |
| 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 | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | United States | Marshall Islands |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and Uniglobe Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uniglobe Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $250 at activtrades). activtrades charges withdrawal fees while Uniglobe Markets does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. activtrades applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uniglobe Markets does not. activtrades charges deposit fees; Uniglobe Markets does not. Overall, Uniglobe Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | activtrades | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uniglobe Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. activtrades supports social and copy trading features, which Uniglobe Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | activtrades | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Windows ├é┬¼├ó╦åÔÇÿ MacOS X. Multiple Terminal. Android. IOS. |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how activtrades and Uniglobe Markets compare. activtrades runs regular live webinars; Uniglobe Markets does not. activtrades has a video library; Uniglobe Markets does not. activtrades publishes daily market commentary; Uniglobe Markets does not. activtrades integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uniglobe Markets does not. activtrades maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. activtrades scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | activtrades | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| 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 Uniglobe Markets 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.
| Feature | activtrades | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both activtrades and Uniglobe Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and Uniglobe Markets supports 2, giving activtrades broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | activtrades | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |