ActivTrades vs Pepperstone 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Pepperstone 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.
Pepperstone is a CFD broker founded in Melbourne in 2010, offering Standard and Razor accounts on its own platform, MT4, MT5, TradingView and cTrader, through entities regulated by the FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA and the Securities Commission of The Bahamas.
73.6% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100 | 92/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 34/35▲3 tier-1 regulators (FCA, ASIC, CySEC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 22/25▲All-in cost from 0.70 pips |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 17/20Minimum deposit $10 (no minimum for domestic bank transfers), 10 deposit methods, 10 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5, TradingView | 19/20▲MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView; leverage up to 1:200 for retail clients on FX (under its CMA licence, per its UAE pricing page) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, SCB |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | $10 (no minimum for domestic bank transfers) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.0 pips (Razor, FX) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | USD 3.50 per lot per side (Razor, FX and spot gold) |
| Max leverage | Not published | 1:200 for retail clients on FX (under its CMA licence, per its UAE pricing page) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto, Union Pay (UPOP) |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 73.6% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · Pepperstone review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Pepperstone better?
Pepperstone has the higher TFB Score (92/100 vs 78/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and Pepperstone regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Pepperstone: FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, SCB. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Pepperstone?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Pepperstone holds 3 (FCA, 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 Pepperstone?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Pepperstone: $10 (no minimum for domestic bank transfers).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or Pepperstone?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.0 pips (Razor, FX) at Pepperstone; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), Pepperstone USD 3.50 per lot per side (Razor, FX and spot gold).
Do ActivTrades and Pepperstone offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Pepperstone: Pepperstone platform, MT4, MT5, TradingView, cTrader.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and Pepperstone?
ActivTrades states 69% and Pepperstone states 73.6% 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