ActivTrades vs AvaTrade 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 75/100).
ActivTrades is a multi-entity CFD broker trading since 2001 whose UK entity ActivTrades PLC is FCA-regulated, offering MT4, MT5, ActivTrader and TradingView, with no minimum deposit in most jurisdictions.
69% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
AvaTrade is a CFD and forex broker operating through entities regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, FSCA, CySEC and the BVI FSC, offering MT4, MT5 and WebTrader with a 100 base-currency minimum deposit.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | AvaTrade |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100▲ | 75/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 32/35▲4 tier-1 regulators (CBI, ASIC, JFSA…), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 17/25▲All-in cost from 0.90 pips, no commission |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 13/204 deposit methods, 2 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 13/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 400:1 (non-EU entities; 30:1 for EU retail) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | CBI, ASIC, FSCA, ADGM FSRA, FSA Japan, FSC BVI, CySEC |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | 100 (USD/EUR/GBP/AUD, base currency) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | EUR/USD from 0.9 pips |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | No commission on CFDs (cost is in the spread) |
| Max leverage | Not published | Up to 400:1 (non-EU entities; 30:1 for EU retail) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Original funding method (card/e-payment), Wire transfer |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | Not published |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · AvaTrade review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or AvaTrade better?
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 75/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and AvaTrade regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. AvaTrade: CBI, ASIC, FSCA, ADGM FSRA, FSA Japan, FSC BVI, CySEC. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or AvaTrade?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); AvaTrade holds 4 (CBI, ASIC, JFSA and CySEC). Tier-1 regulators have the strictest rules on client money. Your protection depends on which company opens your account.
What is the minimum deposit at ActivTrades and AvaTrade?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). AvaTrade: 100 (USD/EUR/GBP/AUD, base currency).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or AvaTrade?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and EUR/USD from 0.9 pips at AvaTrade; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), AvaTrade No commission on CFDs (cost is in the spread).
Do ActivTrades and AvaTrade offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. AvaTrade: MT4, MT5, WebTrader, AvaTradeGO.
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Forex trading at these brokers is done through CFDs (contracts for difference): you trade on the price moving up or down, without owning the currency itself.Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning