ActivTrades vs FOREX.com 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
FOREX.com has the higher TFB Score (85/100 vs 78/100).
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.
FOREX.com is a StoneX brand offering forex and CFD trading through regulated entities including StoneX Financial Ltd (FCA) in the UK and an NFA/CFTC-registered arm in the US.
74% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | FOREX.com |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100 | 85/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (FCA, CFTC/NFA), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 21/25▲All-in cost from 0.70 pips, no commission |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 15/20Minimum deposit $100 (US); £100 (UK), 4 deposit methods, 3 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5, TradingView | 17/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView; leverage up to 50:1 (US entity, NFA/CFTC; default on the FOREX.com platform) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | FCA, NFA/CFTC |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | $100 (US); £100 (UK) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.7 points on FX (Standard account, UK; RAW Spread from 0.0 plus commission) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | RAW Spread account: $5 USD per $100k USD traded; Standard: no commission |
| Max leverage | Not published | 50:1 (US entity, NFA/CFTC; default on the FOREX.com platform) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Bank transfer, Debit card, Wire |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 74% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · FOREX.com review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or FOREX.com better?
FOREX.com has the higher TFB Score (85/100 vs 78/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and FOREX.com regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. FOREX.com: FCA, NFA/CFTC. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or FOREX.com?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); FOREX.com holds 2 (FCA and CFTC/NFA). 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 FOREX.com?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). FOREX.com: $100 (US); £100 (UK).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or FOREX.com?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.7 points on FX (Standard account, UK; RAW Spread from 0.0 plus commission) at FOREX.com; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), FOREX.com RAW Spread account: $5 USD per $100k USD traded; Standard: no commission.
Do ActivTrades and FOREX.com offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. FOREX.com: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Mobile app.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and FOREX.com?
ActivTrades states 69% and FOREX.com states 74% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with them.
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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