ActivTrades vs HFM 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
HFM has the higher TFB Score (89/100 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.
HFM (HF Markets Group) is a multi-regulated CFD broker offering MT4, MT5, its WebTrader and app, with a Premium account with no minimum deposit and a Zero account charging commission.
80.83% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | HFM |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100 | 89/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (CySEC, FCA), investor compensation |
| 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 | 19/20Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (Premium and Cent accounts; Zero $25, Pro $100, InfinityX $500), 4 deposit methods, 3 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 15/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:2000 (international site, HF Markets (SV) Ltd; InfinityX account: unlimited) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | CySEC, FCA, FSCA, FSA Seychelles, CMA Kenya |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | No minimum deposit (Premium and Cent accounts; Zero $25, Pro $100, InfinityX $500) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.0 pips (Zero), 0.3 pips (InfinityX), 0.6 pips (Pro), 1.4 pips (Premium and Cent) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | From $3 per lot (Zero account, $6 round turn per 100,000 units on forex); Premium, Pro, Cent and InfinityX no commission |
| Max leverage | Not published | up to 1:2000 (international site, HF Markets (SV) Ltd; InfinityX account: unlimited) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Bank transfer, Credit/debit cards, Alternative methods |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 80.83% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · HFM review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or HFM better?
HFM has the higher TFB Score (89/100 vs 78/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and HFM regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. HFM: CySEC, FCA, FSCA, FSA Seychelles, CMA Kenya. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or HFM?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); HFM holds 2 (CySEC and FCA). 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 HFM?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). HFM: No minimum deposit (Premium and Cent accounts; Zero $25, Pro $100, InfinityX $500).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or HFM?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.0 pips (Zero), 0.3 pips (InfinityX), 0.6 pips (Pro), 1.4 pips (Premium and Cent) at HFM; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), HFM From $3 per lot (Zero account, $6 round turn per 100,000 units on forex); Premium, Pro, Cent and InfinityX no commission.
Do ActivTrades and HFM offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. HFM: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, HFM WebTrader, HFM App.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and HFM?
ActivTrades states 69% and HFM states 80.83% 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