Overview of ActivTrades fees and charges
When trading or investing at an online broker, fees can have a big impact on your results, so it's good to know what kind of charges you'll be facing and how these compare to fees at other brokers.
If fees are your top concern, ActivTrades is a good choice, as it has low fees in general. Check our toplist for cheaper brokers.
I've personally tested dozens of global brokers, carefully looking at their fees not just on their website but also in the course of live trading. Here's how ActivTrades fared:
- ActivTrades charges low FX fees and low CFD fees.
- There is an inactivity fee if you don't trade for an extended period of time.
- The basic withdrawal fee is $0, but some transactions may cost more.
- Read our full review of ActivTrades for info on safety, trading platforms and funding.
| Assets | Fee level | Fee terms |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 CFD | Average | The fees are built into the spread, 1.5 points is the average spread cost during peak trading hours. |
| Europe 50 CFD | Low | The fees are built into the spread, 2 points is the average spread cost during peak trading hours. |
| EURUSD | Low | The fees are built into the spread, 0.9 pips is the average spread cost during peak trading hours. |
| Inactivity fee | Low | If the account is not used for over 1 year and there is a remaining balance, a fee of £10 per month will be charged |
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Low FX fees
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EURUSD spread
|
0.9 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
|---|---|---|---|
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GBPUSD spread
|
1.4 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
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AUDUSD spread
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1.3 | 0.6 | 2.0 |
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EURCHF spread
|
1.5 | 1.4 | 2.9 |
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EURGBP spread
|
1.4 | 0.7 | 1.5 |
Low CFD fees
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S&P 500 index CFD fee
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$3.9 | $3.2 | $3.2 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Euro Stoxx 50 index CFD fee
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$3.5 | $2.8 | $3.2 |
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Apple CFD fee
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$5.1 | $3.7 | $5.1 |
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Vodafone CFD fee
|
$7.9 | $7.0 | $6.5 |
Low inactivity fee, no withdrawal fee
| Broker | Inactivity fee | Withdrawal fee |
|---|---|---|
| ActivTrades | $0 | |
| Admirals (Admiral Markets) | $0 | |
| FxPro | $0 |
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