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Choosing between Saxo Bank and ActivTrades depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Saxo Bank is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, while ActivTrades operates from London, UK. Saxo Bank has the longer track record, established in 1992, compared to ActivTrades which was founded in 2001. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Saxo Bank
ActivTrades
| Saxo Bank | ActivTrades | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.0/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $2000 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0.4 pips ✓ | 0.5 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:200 | 1:400 ✓ |
| Regulation | FCA, MAS, ASIC ✓ | FCA, CySEC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web |
Saxo Bank is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Saxo Bank offers lower spreads (0.4 pips).
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Saxo Bank
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Saxo Bank holds licences from FCA, MAS, ASIC. ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, Saxo Bank is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.4 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
Saxo Bank supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. ActivTrades offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
Saxo Bank requires a minimum deposit of $2,000, while ActivTrades sets no minimum deposit. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Saxo Bank at 4.00/5 and ActivTrades at 3.56/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Saxo Bank leads overall with a clear advantage.
Saxo Bank
4.0/5
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ActivTrades
3.6/5
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Saxo Bank scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Saxo Bank holds a 4.0/5 rating vs ActivTrades's 3.6/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Saxo Bank offers spreads from 0.4 pips, while ActivTrades starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Saxo Bank requires a minimum deposit of $2000. ActivTrades requires $0.
Saxo Bank is regulated by FCA, MAS, ASIC, while ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC.
Saxo Bank supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, 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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