ActivTrades vs Trade Nation 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Here is how ActivTrades and Trade Nation compare on regulation, costs and platforms.
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.
Trade Nation is a London-headquartered spread betting and CFD broker trading since 2014, FCA-authorised (FRN 525164) and also licensed by ASIC, CMVM, FSCA, the Securities Commission of the Bahamas and the FSA Seychelles, offering fixed spreads on TN Trader, TradingView and MT4.
73.8% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Trade Nation |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100 | 78/100 |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (FCA, ASIC), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 15/25▲Spreads 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 | 16/20Minimum deposit £0.01 to £5 depending on payment method (UK; the global site lists USD $50), 8 deposit methods, 1 withdrawal method |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView | 15/20MT4, TradingView; leverage up to 30:1 on major FX pairs (Trade Nation Financial UK Ltd, FCA) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | FCA, ASIC, CMVM, FSCA, SCB, FSA Seychelles |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | £0.01 to £5 depending on payment method (UK; the global site lists USD $50) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | Fixed spreads (TN Trader and TradingView; variable option on commodities) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | Zero commission (spread only) |
| Max leverage | Not published | 30:1 on major FX pairs (Trade Nation Financial UK Ltd, FCA) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Same method used to deposit |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 73.8% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · Trade Nation review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Are ActivTrades and Trade Nation regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Trade Nation: FCA, ASIC, CMVM, FSCA, SCB, FSA Seychelles. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Trade Nation?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Trade Nation holds 2 (FCA and 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 Trade Nation?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Trade Nation: £0.01 to £5 depending on payment method (UK; the global site lists USD $50).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or Trade Nation?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and Fixed spreads (TN Trader and TradingView; variable option on commodities) at Trade Nation; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), Trade Nation Zero commission (spread only).
Do ActivTrades and Trade Nation offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4 and TradingView. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Trade Nation: TN Trader, TradingView, MT4.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and Trade Nation?
ActivTrades states 69% and Trade Nation states 73.8% 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