Activtrades
FCA/CSSF
IC Markets
ASIC/CySEC
Activtrades vs IC Markets
Head-to-Head Comparison 2026
Our Verdict
IC Markets has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to Activtrades (4.2/5). IC Markets offers 7 instrument types, while Activtrades offers 6. The minimum deposit is lower at Activtrades with 0 €. 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 IC Markets offers EUR/USD from 0.0 pip (Raw Spread) + $3.50 per lot per side, 0.8 pip (Standard).
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Activtrades | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 (650 reviews) | 4.4/5 (2200 reviews)✓ |
| Regulation | FCA/CSSF | ASIC/CySEC |
| Fees | From 0.5 pips, no commission | From 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission (Raw Spread) |
| Min. Deposit | 0 € | 200 $ |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, ETFs CFDs, Bonds CFDs | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Bonds, Crypto CFDs, Futures CFDs |
| Platforms | ActivTrader, MT4, MT5 | MT4, MT5, cTrader |
| Options Trading | No | No |
| Spread (typical) | EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (typical) | EUR/USD from 0.0 pip (Raw Spread) + $3.50 per lot per side, 0.8 pip (Standard) |
| Execution Speed | — | ~40 ms (Equinix NY4/LD5) |
| Inactivity Fee | €10/month after 6 months of inactivity | None |
| Founded | 2001 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | London | Sydney |
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.
IC Markets: From 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission (Raw Spread). Minimum deposit: 200 $. Spread: EUR/USD from 0.0 pip (Raw Spread) + $3.50 per lot per side, 0.8 pip (Standard).
Execution Quality
Activtrades
No data available
IC Markets
Execution: ~40 ms (Equinix NY4/LD5)
Product Range
Activtrades (6 categories)
IC Markets (7 categories)
Trading Platforms
Activtrades
- ActivTrader
- MT4
- MT5
IC Markets
- MT4
- MT5
- cTrader
Regulation & Security
Activtrades is regulated by FCA/CSSF (HQ: London).
IC Markets is regulated by ASIC/CySEC (HQ: Sydney).
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
IC Markets
ECN broker with ultra-low spreads and fast execution
✓ Ultra-low spreads from 0.0 pips
✓ Fast order execution (under 40ms)
✓ cTrader platform available
✗ No proprietary platform
✗ Educational content could be more comprehensive
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Activtrades
FCA-regulated broker with award-winning customer support
Open Account →From 0 € min. deposit