ActivTrades vs GO Markets 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
GO Markets has the higher TFB Score (92/100 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.
GO Markets Pty Ltd is an Australian CFD issuer regulated by ASIC under AFSL 254963, with sister entities regulated by CySEC (GO Markets Ltd) and the FSC Mauritius, offering MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView.
71% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | GO Markets |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100 | 92/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (ASIC, CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 21/25▲All-in cost from 0.60 pips |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 20/20Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (Micro account: $10 USD), 8 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5, TradingView | 19/20▲MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView; leverage up to 30:1 for retail clients (GO Markets Pty Ltd, ASIC; Micro account up to 500:1) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | ASIC, CySEC, FSC Mauritius |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | No minimum deposit (Micro account: $10 USD) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.0 pips (GO Plus+); 0.8 pips (Standard) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | AU$3.00 per side per standard lot on GO Plus+; $0 on Standard |
| Max leverage | Not published | 30:1 for retail clients (GO Markets Pty Ltd, ASIC; Micro account up to 500:1) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Mastercard, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank transfer, BPay |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 71% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · GO Markets review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or GO Markets better?
GO Markets has the higher TFB Score (92/100 vs 78/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and GO Markets regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. GO Markets: ASIC, CySEC, FSC Mauritius. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or GO Markets?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); GO Markets holds 2 (ASIC 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 GO Markets?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). GO Markets: No minimum deposit (Micro account: $10 USD).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or GO Markets?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.0 pips (GO Plus+); 0.8 pips (Standard) at GO Markets; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), GO Markets AU$3.00 per side per standard lot on GO Plus+; $0 on Standard.
Do ActivTrades and GO Markets offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. GO Markets: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, GO WebTrader.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and GO Markets?
ActivTrades states 69% and GO Markets states 71% 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