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ActivTrades is an independent broker offering trading services in Forex, CFDs and Spread Betting.
ActivTrades is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and registered with its fellow national constituents across the European Union. ActivTrades is also affiliated with the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) which gives protection to clients investing with its member firms. All client funds are held in segregated accounts and may not be used by ActivTrades for any other purpose than to support your trading.
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And i mean since the very beginning when i was reaaly not confident about my skills. Demo practice trades taught me how to manage my emotions and how to calculate risks, it was a crucialmoment for me, and i liked their support gave me some tips on using their demo during active trading sessions. After swithich to real money it wa still challenging to me but not as worrying as it used to before. I'm currently working with gold swing trades - enjoying the platform.
I was shocked when I found out how old this broker is, from the early 00s. Didn't know any other broker that is this old. I'm sure that this fact contributes to their excellent reputation but from what I can see in these 2 months of trading here is that they don't take anything for granted. The service is really exceptional!
Really love the fact that activtrades has native tradingview charting inside their platform. It's makes technical analysis so much smoother without constantly flipping tabs. Spreads are consistently tight for my euro pairs. Can say they've made the process comfotable for customers. If they speed up with their support replies, they'd be unmatched
Hello Tomas E.,
Thank you for sharing your experience!
It is wonderful to hear that the TradingView integration has made your analysis process smoother and more efficient. Having those charting tools right within the platform can really enhance the trading workflow, especially for those who lean heavily on technical analysis!
We are also pleased to know that the spreads on your favorite EUR pairs have been meeting your expectations. We truly value your honest feedback about our support response times, and we are always striving to improve in that area to ensure a better overall experience for you.
Thanks once again for your thoughtful feedback. If you ever need assistance, our team is always here and ready to help!
Kind regards,
ActivTrades
Client Services
They did a good job fr. The direct integration with professional TradingView charts on ActivTrader platform is an exceptional tool for accurate technical analysis across multiple timeframes. But combining those charts with the Market Buzz feature is sth else… It creates a very productive workflow ;)
Hello there Emil K.,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback.
It’s good that you were able to perform a solid technical analysis on our ActivTrader platform. Our proprietary engine was designed as a more user-friendly alternative to TradingView, while keeping beloved by traders TradingView’s interface. We sought to create an efficient trading environment by combining these charts with Trading Central's powerful analytical features, such as Market Buzz. At the same time, our traders can still use other proven trading software, such as MetaTrader 5 or connect to TradingView directly.
If you need any assistance with connection to these platforms, please feel free to contact our support team.
Kind regards,
ActivTrades
Client Services
At first, I thought it might be a big disadvantage that activtrades offers only one trading acc type.But honestly, it turned out to be quite the opposite! They designed this single account to accommodate any trading strategy or approach, since spreads are lower than 1 pips most of the time, and commissions are always zero.
Hello there Tomas Z.,
Thank you for sharing your experience.
We’re glad to hear that the single account structure turned out to be convenient for you. The idea is to keep trading conditions simple and transparent, without forcing clients to choose between multiple account types before they fully understand what fits them best.
It’s also good to know that spreads and zero-commission trading meet your expectations in practice. A balanced account setup should support different strategies while keeping costs clear.
We appreciate your trust in ActivTrades. If you ever have questions about trading conditions or platform features, our support team will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
ActivTrades
Client Services
Controllando la piattaforma di trading si potrebbe pensare che activtrades sia solo un broker nella media, con qualche pro e tanti contro. Ma, dopo aver fatto più ricerche sul marchio, su quanti anni ha il broker e cosa ne pensano gli altri trader, ho cambiato idea. A volte è bene scendere a compromessi con degli extra solo per essere sicuri di avere a che fare con un broker affidabile e rispettato come activtrades.
Ciao Stefano V.,
Grazie per la tua preziosa opinione.
Dall'anno della nostra costituzione, nel 2001, ci siamo costantemente costruiti una reputazione nel mondo del trading. Sono successe tante cose in questi anni, ma i nostri valori fondamentali non sono mai cambiati. In ActivTrades, attribuiamo grande importanza all'esecuzione degli ordini rapida e accurata, alla sicurezza dei fondi dei trader, alla formazione di qualità per aiutare ogni trader a crescere e al servizio di assistenza clienti professionali. Questo impegno si rispecchia perfettamente nella nostra reputazione consolidata e nella gamma di clienti diversificata, in oltre 140 Paesi, che siamo orgogliosi di servire.
Ti ringraziamo ancora per il tuo feedback e siamo felici che tu faccia parte della nostra community.
Cordiali saluti,
ActivTrades
Servizio Clienti
0.5 pips are the starting point, and quitea a rare sight even for E/U. However, 0.7 can really be encountered in normal markets and I think that's good enough to be called raw spreads, with no comission it's nice.
Hello there Olaf J.,
Thank you for sharing your experience.
We’re glad to hear that the spread conditions have been meeting your expectations in real market conditions. As you pointed out, minimum spreads represent starting values and actual pricing can vary depending on liquidity, volatility, and trading sessions.
It’s good to know that you’ve found the overall balance between spreads and trading costs comfortable in practice. Consistent and competitive pricing remains one of the areas we continuously focus on.
Thank you for your trust in ActivTrades and for your detailed observations. If you ever have questions or need assistance, our support team will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
ActivTrades
Client Services
And bonds! Those are for intraday trading - not as much. For for investing and forgetting I feel like. Because those spreads can't compete with 0.5+ pips I get here on EUR/USD.
Their own activtrader platform deserves more recognition, because it's done with comfort of user taken into account.
Hi Rocco V.,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts about ActivTrades.
It’s great to know that you found value in our proprietary ActivTrader platform and spreads for forex majors. Our team worked to create a user-friendly, convenient trading environment while still providing all the tools any trading platform should offer. Special focus on spreads, which we maintained stable and tight, to pursue more efficient intraday trading. Whether you trade bonds, ETFs or forex, we strive to offer more competitive trading conditions.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our dedicated customer support team.
Kind regards,
ActivTrades
Client Services
Ich habe etwa 35 Trades für USD/CAD und AUD/USD ausgeführt, die alle problemlos abgewickelt wurden. Das habe ich ehrlich gesagt auch erwartet. Zudem habe ich einige Analyse-Tools genutzt. Ich finde, die Plattform ist gut durchdacht, habe sie allerdings nur für Devisenpaare verwendet. Über die anderen Instrumente kann ich nichts sagen.
Hallo Karl F.,
Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, uns Ihre Erfahrungen mitzuteilen!
Wir freuen uns zu hören, dass Ihre Trades für USD/CAD und AUD/USD reibungslos ausgeführt wurden und Ihren Erwartungen entsprachen. Eine zuverlässige Auftragsausführung hat für uns höchste Priorität, und es freut uns, dass sich dies bei Ihren Handelsaktivitäten zeigt. Es ist großartig, dass Sie die Gelegenheit hatten, einige der auf der Plattform verfügbaren Analysewerkzeuge auszuprobieren, und dass Sie die Erfahrung insgesamt als positiv empfunden haben.
Sollten Sie sich in Zukunft dazu entschließen, andere Instrumente zu erkunden, werden Sie hoffentlich auf allen Märkten dieselbe Qualität und Leistung vorfinden!
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
ActivTrades
Kundenbetreuung
I dont see re-quote, this something I dont like most. BUt here no-requote. I dont trade when marke goes crazy like nonfarm release. It's just for me simple trading no excessive risk.
Hey there Gonzalo S.,
Thank you for sharing your experience.
We’re glad to hear that trading with ActivTrades has been smooth for you and that execution quality met your expectations without requotes. Reliable order execution is something we continuously focus on, especially for traders who value stable market conditions.
We also appreciate your disciplined approach to trading. Avoiding excessive risk during highly volatile events like Non-Farm Payroll releases is often a thoughtful decision, and maintaining a simple, structured trading style can be very important for long-term consistency.
Thank you for your trust in ActivTrades. If you ever need assistance or have questions, our support team will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
ActivTrades
Client Services
Most of all the features, I really adored the market buzz tool. This helps me get the bigger picture of the market sentiment.
Hi there Dimos L.,
Thank you for your feedback.
We’re glad to hear that the ActivTrader platform meets your expectations and that you find the Market Buzz feature useful. Tools that provide a broader view of market sentiment can be a valuable addition when analyzing conditions beyond pure price action.
It’s good to know that this feature helps you build a clearer understanding of the market environment. We continue working on enhancing such tools to support more informed decision-making.
We appreciate your trust in ActivTrades. If you ever need assistance or have questions about platform features, our support team will be glad to help.
Kind regards,
ActivTrades
Client Services
They surely work for quality with these webinars, because they can be like once a week or maybe 3 times a month - but each one of them has really nice value.
What I really enjoyed was recently - it was about the indicator I use - 20MA. I use this indicator for years, but I never actually expected it to be this much useful. I've seen it on some experts and I just thought its help for trend trading, but in reality it has so many interesting points. These kind of lessons improve my skills overall and I will be using my new knowledge on my trading as well. Not all topics are interesting for me, but I still try to watch each webinar because skill is fundamental in trading.
Hello Ivan C.,
Thank you so much for your feedback regarding our webinars. We truly believe that providing high-quality, actionable insights is more valuable than simply increasing the frequency of sessions, so we are glad to hear you appreciate the depth and value found in each one.
It is fantastic to know that the session on the 20MA offered a fresh perspective on a tool you have used for years. Paul Wallace takes great pride in breaking down technical indicators to show their true versatility beyond basic trend trading, and we will be sure to share your kind words with him.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards,
ActivTrades
Client Services
So I started trading with activtrades as an intermediate trader, and lemme tell ya… it's been a ride :D I traded a variety of trading instruments, but ended up with NQ in the endf, as intraday price action is easier to read in my opinion. Plus, spreads stay tight during US sessions and execution is fast with minimal slippage on entries and exits. Their custom platform handless volatility well, which matters for index scalping. All in all, reliable for short term strategies.
Hello there Lars G.,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your Nasdaq index trading experience with us.
It’s great to know you could effectively apply your short-term strategies on our platform. We do our best to equip traders with all the necessary features, including tight spreads, timely and accurate order execution, and optimized charts. We understand that speed is crucial in shorter timeframes; that’s why our trading infrastructure is built on IBM Cloud to ensure flawless trading performance.
We wish you the best of luck in your index scalping. Feel free to contact us if you need any assistance.
Kind regards,
ActivTrades
Client Services
Hard to nitpick, even if you try hard. Good spreads, wide range of CFDs available on 4 platforms, including direct connection to tradingview. Everything is alright with regulations and the broker's overall reputation. Useful analytics and webinars, not usual "what is pip" broker's stuff.
Hey there Timo R.,
Thank you for sharing your experience with ActivTrades.
We are pleased to hear that you find our trading conditions, range of CFD instruments, and platform options to meet your expectations, including the integration with TradingView. It is also encouraging to know that our analytics and educational resources are useful and provide value beyond basic materials.
We remain committed to maintaining high standards in service, transparency, and overall trading experience.
Should you have any questions or require further assistance, our team is always available to help.
Kind regards,
ActivTrades
Client Services
I had to contact support in order to get the islamic account, and that's fair. They answered pretty quickly, and getting the account was not hard at all. I got it in the span of two hours only, but now can trade without any swap fees and interest. Appreciate them for adding such account options!
Hello there Emil B.,
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us.
It’s great to know that you managed to get an Islamic trading account without any trouble. We acknowledge the diversity of our traders and their beliefs, and we apply an individual approach to each trader. Our Islamic accounts offer exclusive trading conditions, including no overnight commission, which are suitable for Muslim traders.
However, certain country restrictions and limitations needed to be kept in mind, so we strongly advised our traders to contact our support team, as you did.
Kind regards,
ActivTrades
Client Services
Initially I didn't plan to trade with them, though I always recognized them as a reliable broker. But after researching them more in depth, looking at spreads on demo, and looking at all offered features, I changed my mind. It was just better than what I used at this time and finally I didn't need to use two platforms for trading, either analyzing and executing on activtrader or tradingview (basically the same thing).
Of course nothing would be possible if they weren't safe. No pitfalls on withdrawals end, NBL and segregated accounts were there.
Hello Bruno C.,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your thoughts about ActivTrades.
One of our core priorities is to provide a safe, convenient, and efficient trading environment that meets the needs of every trader. Starting from the fund's safety and accurate payment execution, to competitive trading conditions and access to the best trading engines in the industry.
Indeed, traders can choose the platform that best suits them. It can be classic for the industry (MetaTrader4), advanced (MetaTrader5), one of the most popular (TradingView), or our proprietary ActivTrader, with the same interface but more user-friendly. While traders make their choices, we do our best to ensure the necessary trading conditions are met. Whether it’s prompt withdrawal execution, fund protection, or liquidity for maintaining stable spreads, be sure that your back is always covered.
We’re happy to see you on board. Good luck with your trading!
Kind regards,
ActivTrades
Client Services
I have my experienced here, what I think is not really bad platform. It remind me of something like MT5, but bit more different like with better design. MT5 is just for trading and a bit dull, but here its platform is not half bad, all features seem to be working properly. When I just open account I make sure to check all of them, and market buzz works okay, interesting thing though not as useful as some people really think. Im not really impressed with how many shares you guys offer, yes some interesting markets and territories are there, but you can make sure to offer like 20-30 top HK companies too, be sure they will take over soon and not trading them making me feel FOMO.
Simple functionality is okay for trading, supports many things and costs are really low - maybe this is reason number 1 why people come to trade here. I can say it can compete with MT5 easily, but its still for person to decide which is better.
Hello Hugo M.,
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback regarding your experience with the ActivTrader platform. We are delighted to hear that you find our proprietary interface to be a more modern and visually engaging alternative to MT5, and that you find our technical features to be working smoothly.
Regarding your request for more tradable instruments, we value your insight. If you have any more suggestions, please get in touch with us.
Kind regards,
ActivTrades
Client Services
I'm using Activtrader, not the more complex systems, cause I just use RSI + support / resistance levels. Am I doing it wrong?
Hi Elias O.,
Not at all. Simplicity is a great strategy in itself! RSI combined with support and resistance is a time-tested approach used by experienced traders worldwide.
What matters most is consistency and discipline, not complexity. We built ActivTrader to work for your style, whether that's a clean two-indicator setup or something more advanced.
Keep trading your plan, if it's working! 💪
Kind regards,
ActivTrades
Client Services
È un broker solido con cui operare. Si capisce praticamente fin da subito. Tanti mercati per operare sulle diverse piattaforme più famose. Non devo nemmeno provare a parlare in inglese: parlano benissimo l'italiano :D
Il problema più grosso per me è che manca lo spread a zero o altri conti raw. Non fraintendetemi: gli spread sono relativamente ridotti. Per i principali indici, spesso è sotto la media di mercato, se nel periodo di bassa liquidità sul mercato. Ma non era quello che cercavo per lo scalping... Le commissioni fisse sono molto più favorevoli per eseguire più operazioni contemporaneamente.
Hello there Corrado M.,
Thank you for your genuine, detailed feedback about our services!
We are really pleased to know that you find our platform to be solid overall and that our trading conditions align with your expectations in many areas! We also truly value your honest insights regarding account types and their suitability for scalping strategies.
We recognize that different trading styles come with unique requirements, and your comments on spreads and commission structures are incredibly helpful as we work to enhance our offerings further!
If you ever need assistance or have more suggestions, our support team is always here for you, so please do not hesitate to reach out!
Kind regards,
ActivTrades
Client Services
When it comes to index trading, futures just have much cleaner data and swap free advantage, compared to cash indices. What grabbed my interest is commission free trading, so basically all they charged was spreads, not bad spreads. I tried their proprietary platform. Its identical to tradingview, but lighter and doesn't required much CPU use. This allowed to run another software without lags, still having quality charts.
Hello there Viktor N.,
Thank you for sharing your experience and insights.
We’re glad to hear that you appreciate the availability of index trading through futures-style CFDs. As you mentioned, many traders value this approach for its clean pricing structure and the absence of swap charges, which can be beneficial depending on the strategy.
It’s also great to know that you found the commission-free structure with competitive spreads suitable for your trading. At ActivTrades, we aim to keep pricing transparent and efficient across different markets.
We’re particularly pleased that you enjoyed using our ActivTrader platform. It is designed to provide high-quality charting, smooth performance, and low system resource usage, allowing traders to run multiple tools or applications simultaneously without performance issues. For those who prefer, we also offer access via MetaTrader platforms and direct integration with TradingView.
Thank you again for your feedback and for trading with ActivTrades.
Kind regards,
ActivTrades
Client Services
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Hello there Jean D.,
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback.
We’re glad to hear that your experience over these first months has been positive. Longevity can reflect years of adaptation and development, but we agree with your point, experience alone means little without maintaining service quality and continuing to improve.
It’s especially rewarding to know that you feel this approach in practice and not only through reputation. Delivering a reliable and consistent trading environment remains our focus every day.
Thank you for your trust in ActivTrades and for taking the time to share your experience. If you ever need assistance or have questions, our support team will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
ActivTrades
Client Services