ActivTrades vs Vantage 2026
By Akash · Facts from the brokers’ own sites, sources linked on each review
Vantage 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.
Vantage is a CFD broker offering MT4, MT5, TradingView and the Vantage App, with Standard STP, RAW ECN, PRO ECN and Cent accounts, operating through entities regulated by ASIC, the FCA, FSCA, the FSC Mauritius and the VFSC.
72.65% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Item | ActivTrades | Vantage |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Score | 78/100 | 89/100▲ |
| Regulation & safety | 28/351 tier-1 regulator (FCA), investor compensation | 32/35▲2 tier-1 regulators (ASIC, FCA), investor compensation |
| Fees & costs | 14/25Spreads from 0.5 pips; commission not published | 21/25▲All-in cost from 0.60 pips |
| Deposits & withdrawals | 20/20▲Minimum deposit No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions), 6 deposit methods, 6 withdrawal methods | 18/20Minimum deposit $50 (Standard STP and RAW ECN; PRO ECN $10,000), 6 deposit methods, 2 withdrawal methods |
| Platforms & trading | 16/20MT4, MT5, TradingView | 18/20▲MT4, MT5, TradingView; leverage up to 1000:1 (depending on account equity; eligible countries only) |
| Trader Score | No trader scores yet | No trader scores yet |
| Regulators | FCA | ASIC, FCA, FSCA, FSC Mauritius, VFSC |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions) | $50 (Standard STP and RAW ECN; PRO ECN $10,000) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) | 0.0 pips (RAW ECN and PRO ECN); 1.0 pip (Standard STP) |
| Commission | Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities) | $3 per lot per side (RAW ECN; $6 round turn; PRO ECN from USD$1.50 per side; Standard STP none) |
| Max leverage | Not published | up to 1000:1 (depending on account equity; eligible countries only) |
| Platforms | ||
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Crypto | Return to source (same method as deposit), Bank wire |
| Retail accounts losing money | 69% | 72.65% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: ActivTrades review · Vantage review.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, from the facts shown on this page.
Is ActivTrades or Vantage better?
Vantage has the higher TFB Score (89/100 vs 78/100). The best choice depends on your country, platform and payment method.
Are ActivTrades and Vantage regulated?
ActivTrades: FCA. Vantage: ASIC, FCA, FSCA, FSC Mauritius, VFSC. Every licence is linked to the regulator's register on each review.
Which is safer, ActivTrades or Vantage?
ActivTrades holds 1 tier-1 licence (FCA); Vantage holds 2 (ASIC 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 Vantage?
ActivTrades: No minimum deposit (USD 250 in certain jurisdictions). Vantage: $50 (Standard STP and RAW ECN; PRO ECN $10,000).
Which has tighter spreads, ActivTrades or Vantage?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pips (forex CFDs) at ActivTrades and 0.0 pips (RAW ECN and PRO ECN); 1.0 pip (Standard STP) at Vantage; commission: ActivTrades Does not charge commissions on most of the products offered (including forex, indices and commodities), Vantage $3 per lot per side (RAW ECN; $6 round turn; PRO ECN from USD$1.50 per side; Standard STP none).
Do ActivTrades and Vantage offer MetaTrader and TradingView?
Both offer MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. ActivTrades: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, ActivTrader, TradingView. Vantage: MT4, MT5, TradingView, Vantage App.
How many retail accounts lose money at ActivTrades and Vantage?
ActivTrades states 69% and Vantage states 72.65% 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