AvaTrade vs FXTM: Comparison and Analysis
Trying to figure out whether to use AvaTrade or FXTM? This comparison article lays out the features of both brokers in detail, so you can see which is the best platform according to your needs.
We’ve compared more than 100 variables and features so you can see the pros and cons of AvaTrade and FXTM side by side. We’ve divided the comparisons into a logical structure so it’s easy to navigate.
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Overall Ratings
Rated
82
Rated
80
General Breakdown. This graph highlights the key scores from each Macro, uniquely calculated by us.
- AvaTrade
- FXTM
Security 94
Security 94
Badges Earned ?
4
1
2
2
2
1
Ratings Breakdown
Security Breakdown. This graph highlights the key scores from each Macro, uniquely calculated by us.
- AvaTrade
- FXTM
Cost 78
Cost 71
Badges Earned ?
Minimum Deposit
100
10
Currency Spreads
Cost Breakdown. This graph highlights the key scores from each Macro, uniquely calculated by us.
- AvaTrade
- FXTM
Trading 75
Trading 71
Badges Earned ?
Platforms
cTrader Desktop
cTrader Web
Mirror Trader
ZuluTrade
MT4 Dekstop
MT4 Web
MT5 Desktop
MT5 Web
Proprietary Desktop Platform
Proprietary Web Platform
MAC Platforms
Sirix
cTrader Desktop
cTrader Web
Mirror Trader
ZuluTrade
MT4 Dekstop
MT4 Web
MT5 Desktop
MT5 Web
Proprietary Desktop Platform
Proprietary Web Platform
MAC Platforms
Sirix
Assets
- forex-pairs
- crypto
- commodities
- stocks
- indices
209 Assets
- forex-pairs
- crypto
- commodities
- stocks
- indices
307 Assets
Education 72
Education 80
Company info
Foundation
2006
2011
Is it Regulated?
Is it Publicly Traded?
Is it a Bank?
Segregated Clients Funds ?
No-ESMA Branches? ?
Accepts EU Clients?
Accepts US Clients?
Accepts Canadian Clients?
Website Languages
en, ar, chi(t/s), de, es, fi, fr, hu, ne, po, pol, ru, thai, ko, ind, mal, it, nig, es(chi), po(br), afrk, tu, sve, mon, fr(can), en(can), en(aus), ur
ar, chi(t/s), cz, es, fr, pol, ru, thai, ko, ind, viet, mal, ur
Leverage
Non-EU Leverage ?
400:1
1000:1
European Leverage ?
30:1
30:1
Australian Leverage ?
30:1
30:1
US Leverage ?
0
0
Canadian Leverage ?
400:1
1000:1
Tier-1 regulations
FSA ?
MAS ?
FINMA ?
FCA ?
CFTC ?
MIFID-ESMA ?
ASIC ?
IIROC ?
SFC ?
Tier-2 regulations
FMA ?
CBR ?
FSCA ?
SEC ?
DFSA ?
CBRC ?
CySEC ?
ISA ?
Tier-3 regulations
Offshore ?
FSC (British)
FSC (Mauritius)
Brand Power
SimilarWeb - Website Ranking
119731
48321
SimilarWeb - Total Visits
464620
1280000
Facebook Likes
103098
225363
Twitter Likes
9813
31400
Instagram Likes
5290
Deposits and Withdrawals
Minimum Deposit ?
100 USD
10 USD
Minimum Withdraw ?
Credit Card ?
Bank Transfer ?
PayPal
Neteller
Skrill
Other Methods Available ?
WebMoney
FasaPay, WebMoney, Perfect Money, VLOAD, Dixipay, Cash U, Crypto, Bitcoin
Deposit Waiting Time ?
instant
1 business day
Withdraw Waiting Time ?
1 business day
2 business days
Bonus Program ?
Costs and Fees
Deposit Fees ?
Withdrawal Commissions ?
Overnight/Swap Fee ?
Inactivity Fee ?
Conversion Fee ?
Account Types
Demo Account ?
Demo Account Expiration ?
Account Currencies ?
AUD, EUR, GBP, USD, JPY
EUR, USD
Standard Account ?
Micro Account ?
Low-cost Account ?
Variable Spread Account
Fixed Spread Account
Zero Spread Account ?
ECN Account ?
Conto Swap Free ?
Islamic Account ?
Professional Traders Account
Active Trader Program ?
Fees on Commodities
Crude Oil ?
0.03
Natural Gas
0.002
Silver
0.029
Platinum
1.10
Copper
0.005
Soybeans
0.25
Corn
1.0
Gold
0.34
Forex Fixed Spreads
EUR/GBP Spread
1.5
EUR/USD Spread
0.9
USD/JPY Spread
1.5
GBP/USD Spread
2.0
USD/CHF Spread
2.0
AUD/USD Spread
2.2
USD/CAD Spread
2.0
NZD/USD Spread
1.8
Forex Variable Spreads
EUR/USD Average Spread
0.4
USD/JPY Average Spread
0.5
USD/CHF Average Spread
0.9
GBP/USD Average Spread
0.7
USD/CAD Average Spread
0.7
AUD/USD Average Spread
0.6
NZD/USD Average Spread
1.0
EUR/GBP Average Spread
0.5
Fees on Stocks
Apple
17.0
Facebook
26.0
Alphabet
130.0
Snapchat
50.0
BP
2.0
Tesco
Barclays
Lloyds
Fees on Indices
FTSE100
0.50
S&P500
0.25
Dow Jones
3.0
Nasdaq
1.0
CAC40
1.0
DAX30
1.5
Nikkei 225
10.0
Euro Stoxx 50
1.0
Fees on Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin
1
1
Ethereum
0.60%
400.0
Ripple
0.95%
400.0
Litecoin
0.60%
400.0
Bitcoin Cash
0.80%
0
Dash
2.00%
0
Monero
0
0
Neo
2.00%
0
Platforms
cTrader Desktop
cTrader Web
Mirror Trader
ZuluTrade ?
MT4 Dekstop
MT4 Web
MT5 Desktop
MT5 Web
Proprietary Desktop Platform
Proprietary Web Platform
MAC Platforms
Sirix
Mobile Trading
Android
iOS
Windows
Trading Signals on Mobile
Smart Watch App
Forex Trading ?
CFD Trading ?
Alerts ?
Chartings-Drawing Tools
Mobile Available Language
en, de, fr, heb, it
en, ar, cz, de, es, fr, ne, pol, ru, ind, mal, it, chi, slk, ser
Watchlist Mobile ?
Markets Available
Forex Pairs
60
57
Crypto
13
57
Commodities ?
16
9
Stocks
100
173
Indices
20
11
ETF
5
Futures
Options ?
44
Bonds
2
Metal
4
5
Agricultural
8
Energies
4
3
Interest Rates
Penny Stocks ?
IPO ?
Blends ?
Dow Jones
FTSE
Dax
Nikkei
Gold Market
Bitcoin
Real Assets ?
Trading Execution
Direct Market Access (DMA) ?
Straigh Through Processing (STP) ?
Electronic Communication Network (ECN) ?
Market Maker ?
Non Dealing Desk (NDD) ?
FIFO Applies? ?
4 Digits Decimal Pricing ?
5 Digits Decimal Pricing ?
Risk Management
Stop Losses
Take Profits
Limit Orders
Trailing Stop
Margin Call ?
OCO Orders ?
Guaranteed Stop Loss ?
Negative Balance Protection ?
Minimum Trade Size ?
0.01 lots
0.01 lots
Maximum Trade Size ?
100 lots
100 lots
Special Trading Conditions
MAM ?
PAMM ?
Social Trading ?
Copy Trading ?
LAMM ?
Trading Techniques Allowed
Scalping
Hedging
Spread Betting ?
Expert Advisor (EA) ?
Virtual Private Server ?
API ?
Trading Tools
One-Click Trading ?
Signal Trading
Price Alerts
Number Chart Indicators
51
51
Number Chart Drawing Tools
31
31
Trade Directly From Chart ?
Watchlist ?
Education
Education Center ?
Webinars
Platform Tutorial Video ?
Video on Trading for Beginners ?
Video on Trading for Experts ?
Tutorial Guide
Glossary
Customer Support
Call Back Request ?
Email Support
Phone Support
Live Chat
Support Language Available
en, ar, chi(t/s), de, es, fi, fr, hu, ne, po, pol, ru, thai, ko, ind, mal, it, nig, es(chi), po(br), afrk, tu, sve, mon, fr(can), en(can), en(aus), ur
en, ar, cz, es, fr, pol, ru, thai, ko, ind, viet, mal, it, ur, chi
Market Research
Professional Reports
Social Trading Features - Social Feeds ?
Economic Calendar
Daily Email With Trading Ideas
Analysis From Trading Central (Recognia)
Analysis From Delkos Research
AutoChartist
Traders Sentiment ?
News via Twitter
News via FaceBook
Daily Market Commentary
Keeping you better informed
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