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Choosing between ActivTrades and Pacific Union depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ActivTrades is headquartered in London, UK, while Pacific Union operates from Mahé, Seychelles. ActivTrades has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to Pacific Union which was founded in 2015. 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
Pacific Union
ActivTrades is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Pacific Union offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
ActivTrades
3.6 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Pacific Union
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
ActivTrades
$0 vs $20
ActivTrades
WinnerPacific Union
ActivTrades
Pacific Union
ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC. Pacific Union is regulated by FSCA, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. ActivTrades additionally covers Stocks. Pacific Union adds Crypto.
On spreads, Pacific Union is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Pacific Union offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
ActivTrades requires no minimum deposit, while Pacific Union sets a minimum deposit of $20. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ActivTrades at 3.56/5 and Pacific Union at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ActivTrades leads overall with a clear advantage.
ActivTrades scores higher overall on our independent rating system. ActivTrades holds a 3.6/5 rating vs Pacific Union's 3.2/5. 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 Pacific Union starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ActivTrades requires a minimum deposit of $0. Pacific Union requires $20.
ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while Pacific Union holds licences from FSCA, FSA.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Pacific Union supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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