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Choosing between ActivTrades and Avenue Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ActivTrades is headquartered in London, UK, while Avenue Securities operates from Miami, USA. ActivTrades has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to Avenue Securities which was founded in 2019. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
ActivTrades
Avenue Securities
| ActivTrades | Avenue Securities | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.6/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0.5 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:400 ✓ | 1:1 |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC | SEC, FINRA, CVM ✓ |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web | Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web |
ActivTrades is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Avenue Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Lower feesActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC. Avenue Securities is regulated by SEC, FINRA, CVM.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. ActivTrades additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. Avenue Securities adds Etf, Crypto.
On spreads, Avenue Securities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Avenue Securities offers Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
ActivTrades requires no minimum deposit, while Avenue Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ActivTrades at 3.56/5 and Avenue Securities at 3.36/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ActivTrades leads overall with a clear advantage.
ActivTrades
3.6/5
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Avenue Securities
3.4/5
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ActivTrades scores higher overall on our independent rating system. ActivTrades holds a 3.6/5 rating vs Avenue Securities's 3.4/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
ActivTrades offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while Avenue Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ActivTrades requires a minimum deposit of $0. Avenue Securities requires $0.
ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while Avenue Securities holds licences from SEC, FINRA, CVM.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Avenue Securities supports Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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