ActivTrades vs Equiti 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 72/100).
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.
Equiti is a multi-entity forex and CFD broker whose UAE entity, Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC, is licensed by the UAE Capital Market Authority and offers MT4 and MT5 accounts.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Equiti |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100▲ | 72/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 18/35Strongest licence CMA (UAE) (tier 2), client money kept apart |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 23/25▲All-in cost from 0.00 pips, no commission |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 17/20Minimum deposit No minimum on the Classic account (UAE); Standard from $100 (UAE), 4 deposit methods, 3 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 14/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:500 (Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC, UAE) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | CMA (UAE), JSC (Jordan) |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | No minimum on the Classic account (UAE); Standard from $100 (UAE) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.0 pips (Premier account) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | $0 commission on the Classic account (UAE) |
| Max leverage | Not published | 1:500 (Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC, UAE) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Bank transfer, Cards (back to source), eWallets |
| 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 · Equiti review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Equiti better?
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (78/100 vs 72/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and Equiti regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Equiti: CMA (UAE), JSC (Jordan). Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Equiti?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Equiti holds none. 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 Equiti?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Equiti: No minimum on the Classic account (UAE); Standard from $100 (UAE).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or Equiti?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.0 pips (Premier account) at Equiti; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), Equiti $0 commission on the Classic account (UAE).
Do ActivTrades and Equiti offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Equiti: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
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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