ActivTrades vs TMGM 2026
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ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (86/100 vs 65/100). ActivTrades is regulated by FCA; TMGM by ASIC, VFSC, FSA. TFB Score: ActivTrades 86/100, TMGM 65/100.
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.
70% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
TMGM is an Australian-founded CFD broker (since 2013) offering MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 with EDGE (spreads from 0.0 pips plus commission) and CLASSIC (spreads from 1.0 pips, no commission) accounts, operating through entities regulated by ASIC, the VFSC, the FSA Seychelles, the FSC Mauritius and the CMA Kenya.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | TMGM |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 86/100▲ | 65/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/35▲1 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 23/351 tier-1 regulator (ASIC), client money kept apart |
| Fees & costs | 22/25▲All-in cost from 0.50 pips, no commission | 13/25Spreads and commission not published (counted as neutral) |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 14/20Minimum deposit $100 (EDGE and CLASSIC), 3 deposit methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 15/20MT4, MT5; leverage up to 1:1000 (international entities; 1:30 for the Australian entity) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | ASIC, VFSC, FSA, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, FSC |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | $100 (EDGE and CLASSIC) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | Not published |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | Not published |
| Max leverage | Not published | up to 1:1000 (international entities; 1:30 for the Australian entity) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Not published |
| Retail accounts losing money | 70% | Not published |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · TMGM review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or TMGM better?
ActivTrades has the higher TFB Score (86/100 vs 65/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and TMGM regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. TMGM: ASIC, VFSC, FSA, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, FSC. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or TMGM?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); TMGM holds 1 (ASIC). 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 TMGM?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). TMGM: $100 (EDGE and CLASSIC).
Do ActivTrades and TMGM offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. TMGM: MT4, MT5.
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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. At ActivTrades, 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with that provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning