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ActivTrades: A Broker for Trading

ActivTrades is an international broker that provides services for trading contracts for difference (CFDs) on various financial instruments. Let’s take a look at the key features of the company.

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Regulation and Security

ActivTrades has several regulated legal entities:

  • ActivTrades Corp (UK) is regulated by the FCA
  • ActivMarkets (Portugal/EU) is regulated by CMVM
  • ActivMarkets Empresa de Investimento S.A. (Italy/EU) is regulated by CONSOB
  • ActivTrades Corretora de Câmbio (Brazil) is regulated by CVM
  • ActivTrades Corp (Bahamas) is regulated by the SCB

Comparison of regulation levels:

Jurisdiction

Regulator

Level

Client Funds Protection

United Kingdom

FCA

High

Up to £85,000 + personal insurance up to $1 million

Portugal/EU

CMVM

High

Up to €20,000 + personal insurance up to $1 million

Italy/EU

CONSOB

High

Up to €20,000 + personal insurance up to $1 million

Brazil

CVM

Medium

Personal insurance up to $1 million

Bahamas

SCB

Low

Personal insurance up to $1 million

All clients are protected by private Lloyd’s insurance up to $1 million. Client funds are held in segregated accounts, separate from the company’s operating funds.

History and Reputation

ActivTrades has been operating in the market since 2001 and has an impeccable reputation. The company serves clients from more than 170 countries worldwide. According to corporate resources, ActivTrades has 51 to 200 employees.

Trading Instruments

Traders have access to the following asset classes for CFD trading:

  • Currency pairs (49 pairs)
  • Commodities (23 instruments)
  • Indices (37 indices)
  • Stocks (over 1,000 companies)
  • Bonds (5 instruments)
  • ETFs (72 funds)
  • Cryptocurrencies (12 coins)
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Popular Trading Instruments

Here are some popular trading instruments in various asset classes:

Currencies:

  • EUR/USD
  • GBP/JPY
  • USD/RUB

Commodities:

  • Gold
  • WTI Oil
  • Natural Gas

Cryptocurrencies:

  • Bitcoin
  • Ethereum
  • Litecoin

Indices:

  • Dow Jones 30
  • DAX 40
  • Nikkei 225

Trading Platforms

ActivTrades offers a wide range of trading terminals:

  • ActivTrader (proprietary platform)
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • TradingView

All platforms are available in web, desktop, and mobile versions for various operating systems.

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ActivTrader

ActivTrades’ proprietary platform, ActivTrader, has the following key features:

  • Integration with TradingView for high-quality charts
  • Advanced order types: progressive trailing stops, pullback orders
  • Ability to program custom indicators
  • News feed with analysis from banks
  • Concise and intuitive interface
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MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5

The popular MT4 and MT5 trading terminals from MetaQuotes are also available at ActivTrades. They offer:

  • Wide selection of free indicators and Expert Advisors
  • Ability to automate trading
  • Extensions like trading signals
  • Customizable charts and alerts
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TradingView

ActivTrades clients can use the globally recognized TradingView platform:

  • Over 100 built-in indicators
  • 80+ drawing tools for charts
  • 9 timeframes and 11 chart types
  • Panels for monitoring multiple markets
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Mobile Trading

For those who are often on the go, ActivTrades offers mobile applications:

  • Android and iOS apps
  • Access to all web platform features
  • Real-time quote tracking
  • One-tap trade execution

Trading Conditions

  • Minimum deposit: $0
  • Maximum leverage: 1:200 (1:400 for professional accounts)
  • Spreads from 0.5 pips (depending on the instrument)
  • Negative balance protection
  • Free demo accounts
  • Islamic (swap-free) accounts

Account Types

ActivTrades offers the following types of trading accounts:

  • Individual account: For retail traders with basic conditions.
  • Professional account: For experienced traders. Qualification required. Offers higher leverage.
  • Demo account: Ideal for risk-free practice.
  • Islamic account: Complies with Sharia principles, no swaps.

Commissions and Fees

ActivTrades uses a spread-based pricing model for trading forex and CFDs. For stock and ETF trades, an additional commission is charged:

  • Europe (except London): 0.05% of the trade value (min €1) or 0.01% (min €5)
  • London: 0.10% of the trade value (min £1)
  • USA: $0.02 per share (min $1)

ActivTrades also charges:

  • Inactive account fee: £9 per month after 1 year of inactivity
  • Withdrawal fee for bank transfers: $9

Deposits and Withdrawals

ActivTrades clients can deposit and withdraw funds using various methods:

  • Bank transfers
  • Credit/debit cards
  • E-wallets (Neteller, Skrill)
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • AstroPay online systems

Deposits and withdrawals are processed on the same business day. A $9 fee is charged for bank withdrawals.

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Education and Analysis

On the ActivTrades website, traders can find:

  • Educational webinars on technical and fundamental analysis
  • Articles on trading strategies
  • Daily market news reviews
  • Video tutorials on platform usage
  • User manuals

ActivTrades also has a YouTube channel with additional learning materials.

Emerging Issues

Issue: Wide spreads on cryptocurrencies
Solution: Examine the spread sizes on various instruments before opening an account. For cryptocurrency trading, you may need to consider alternative brokers.

Issue: Rare withdrawal delays
ActivTrades response: “Withdrawals are processed on the same business day. If there are any delays, please contact customer support immediately.”

Issue: Inactive account fee
Solution: Avoid prolonged periods of account inactivity or close the account if you do not plan to trade in the near future.

Adhering to the principles of transparency, ActivTrades strives to promptly address any issues that clients may encounter and continuously improve its service.

Customer Support

ActivTrades clients can rely on professional 24/5 support through:

  • Live chat
  • Telephone hotline
  • Email

Support is provided in 10 languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Bulgarian, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, and Portuguese.

FAQ

Clients can deposit and withdraw funds through bank transfers, credit/debit cards, e-wallets (Neteller, Skrill), and cryptocurrencies.

Yes, automated trading is permitted on the MetaTrader 4 and 5 platforms.

No, ActivTrades does not provide VPS hosting services.