Activtrades
FCA/CSSF
HFM
CySEC/FCA/FSCA
Activtrades vs HFM
Head-to-Head Comparison 2026
Our Verdict
Activtrades has a higher rating of 4.2/5 compared to HFM (4/5). HFM offers 8 instrument types, while Activtrades offers 6. Activtrades has been in the market since 2001, making it the more experienced provider. On spreads, Activtrades offers EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (typical), while HFM offers EUR/USD from 1.2 pip (Premium), 0.0 pip (Zero) + $6.00 per lot.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Activtrades | HFM |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 (650 reviews)✓ | 4/5 (950 reviews) |
| Regulation | FCA/CSSF | CySEC/FCA/FSCA |
| Fees | From 0.5 pips, no commission | From 1.2 pips (Premium), from 0.0 pips + commission (Zero) |
| Min. Deposit | 0 € | 0 $ |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, ETFs CFDs, Bonds CFDs | Forex, Metals, Indices, Stocks CFDs, Commodities, Bonds CFDs, ETFs CFDs, Crypto CFDs |
| Platforms | ActivTrader, MT4, MT5 | MT4, MT5, HFM App |
| Options Trading | No | No |
| Spread (typical) | EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (typical) | EUR/USD from 1.2 pip (Premium), 0.0 pip (Zero) + $6.00 per lot |
| Inactivity Fee | €10/month after 6 months of inactivity | $5/month after 6 months of inactivity |
| Founded | 2001 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | London | St. Vincent |
Detailed Comparison
Fee Comparison
Activtrades: From 0.5 pips, no commission. Minimum deposit: 0 €. Spread: EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (typical). Inactivity fee: €10/month after 6 months of inactivity.
HFM: From 1.2 pips (Premium), from 0.0 pips + commission (Zero). Minimum deposit: 0 $. Spread: EUR/USD from 1.2 pip (Premium), 0.0 pip (Zero) + $6.00 per lot. Inactivity fee: $5/month after 6 months of inactivity.
Product Range
Activtrades (6 categories)
HFM (8 categories)
Trading Platforms
Activtrades
- ActivTrader
- MT4
- MT5
HFM
- MT4
- MT5
- HFM App
Regulation & Security
Activtrades is regulated by FCA/CSSF (HQ: London).
HFM is regulated by CySEC/FCA/FSCA (HQ: St. Vincent).
Who Is It For?
Activtrades
FCA-regulated broker with award-winning customer support
✓ Award-winning customer service
✓ Proprietary ActivTrader platform
✓ No minimum deposit
✗ Relatively small product selection
✗ No real stocks
HFM
Multi-regulated broker with premium account types and HFcopy
✓ No minimum deposit
✓ HFcopy copy trading platform
✓ Various account types
✗ Spreads higher on Standard account
✗ Headquartered in St. Vincent
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Activtrades
FCA-regulated broker with award-winning customer support
Open Account →From 0 € min. deposit