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Platform Comparison Table

Main Information
METATRADER 4 METATRADER 5
MIN TARGET SPREAD FOREX 0.5 0.5
MAX LEVERAGE 1:400 1:400
AUTOMATED TRADING YES YES
HEDGING ALLOWED YES YES (upon request)
COMMISSION FREE TRADING YES YES
ACCOUNT CURRENCIES EUR, GBP, CHF, USD EUR, GBP, CHF, USD
DEMO ACCOUNT YES YES
MINILOTS AND MICROLOTS YES YES
DEALING DESK NO NO
CFDS ON SHARES NO YES
MARKET EXECUTION YES YES
Additional Services
METATRADER 4 METATRADER 5
SMARTFORECAST YES NO
SMARTORDER 2 YES YES
SMARTTEMPLATE YES NO
SMARTPATTERN YES YES
SMARTLINES YES YES
PIVOT POINTS INDICATOR YES YES
FREE EDUCATIONAL SECTION YES YES
BALANCE PROTECTION YES YES
MOBILE TRADING YES YES
EXCESS OF FSCS INSURANCE YES YES
Platform Features
METATRADER 4 METATRADER 5
ECONOMIC CALENDAR NO YES
ORDER TYPES 6 8
TIMEFRAMES 9 21
STRATEGY TESTER SIMPLE ADVANCED
TICK CHART STANDARD EXTENDED
EXPOSURE TAB NO YES

Trading Conditions

  • Market opening on Sunday at 23:00 CET and closing on Friday at 23:00 CET
  • The MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 margin applied on hedged Forex positions is 10%.
  • In the MetaTrader 4 platform the associated closing orders (stop loss/take profit) can be placed simultaneously with the market order (Please note that this is only possible using the SmartOrder 2 Add-on).
  • Forex and CFD on commodities and indices are commission free. Commissions may apply to CFD on shares.
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CLIENT PROTECTION

ActivTrades PLC is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 434413) and is a member of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Under Financial Conduct Authority regulation

ActivTrades PLC fully implements:

Enhanced Segregation of Client MoneyTreating Customers Fairly (TCF)ICAAP

ActivTrades PLC holds all client funds in segregated bank accounts. All client funds are subject to the Client Money Rules of the FCA. Further to these safeguards, clients of ActivTrades PLC are also protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to a maximum value of £50,000. In addition, ActivTrades PLC offers an insurance policy individually covering its clients’ funds above the threshold provided by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £1,000,000. Read more .

At ActivTrades PLC, we aim to always treat all our customers fairly. Our customers will be provided with clear information about our products and service and kept appropriately informed before, during and after the point of sale. We will ensure our level of product and service performance will meet the expectations of our clients as far as reasonably possible. We will also ensure that there is no barrier for customers to express their requests, concerns and complaints and we will endeavour to be responsive to them. To view our complaint handling procedure follow this link

ActivTrades PLC has a robust and regularly reviewed Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP). Our regulator, The Financial Conduct Authority, has strongly endorsed the recommendations of the Basel II accord. This includes the strictly maintained minimum capital requirement of 8% for any net foreign exchange exposure. Historically, ActivTrades PLC has maintained capital and reserves at a level far greater than has been prescribed by our regulator. The Company regards this as the key measure of our security.

All financial products traded on margin carry a high degree of risk to your capital. They are not suited to all investors, please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved, and seek independent advice if necessary.

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Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. The Card is issued by Wirecard Card Solutions Ltd (“WDCS”) pursuant to license by Mastercard International Inc. WDCS is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority to conduct electronic money service activities under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (Ref: 900051)

The ActivTrades Excess of FSCS Insurance is subject to the Terms and Conditions of the policy wording, eligibility to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme depends on the nature and status of the claim. Tax law is subject to change or may differ if you pay tax in a jurisdiction other than the UK.

ActivTrades PLC is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, registration number 434413. ActivTrades PLC is a company registered in England & Wales, registration number 05367727.

ActivTrades PLC a company registered at N1702A, N1702F, Level 17 Emirates Financial Towers, DIFC, Dubai United Arab Emirates.  ActivTrades PLC is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority under Firm’s reference No. F003511.

CONTACT US

+44 (0) 207 6500 500
englishdesk@activtrades.com

 

London Office
1 Thomas More Square,
London, E1W 1YN

 

Dubai Office
17th floor Emirates Financial Towers,
N1702A, N1702F,
DIFC, Dubai, UAE
+971 (0) 4 442 9468

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