ActivTrades and Moomoo clash on price models, tools, and exchange access, shaping how investors weigh cost against capability.
Moomoo wins on the editorial score with higher overall rating. ActivTrades leads on safety and global market access.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose ActivTrades if…
Choose ActivTrades if you value 24/5 live chat and phone support, plus compensation and negative balance protection.
Choose Moomoo if…
Choose Moomoo if you want IPO access, extended hours, and commission-free trades.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
Moomoo wins for low cost trading due to commission-free trades.
| Editorial score | 3.7/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | No minimum | N/A |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips | N/A |
| Commission / lot | N/A | N/A |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
| Deposit fee | Free |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ActivTrades | Moomoo |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Fail |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS, SIPC) | Pass | Fail |
| Costs | ||
| Commission-free trading | Fail | Pass |
| No deposit fee | — | Pass |
| Features | ||
| Fractional shares | Fail | Pass |
| Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) | Fail | Fail |
| Extended hours trading | Fail | Pass |
| IPO access | Fail | Pass |
| Short selling | Pass | Pass |
| Stock screener tool | Fail | Pass |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
The scores are close: ActivTrades rates 3.7/5 and Moomoo rates 4/5. Moomoo has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
ActivTrades starts from 0.5. Current spread data is not available for Moomoo. Check both brokers' websites for up-to-date spread and commission pricing.
ActivTrades requires no minimum deposit required. Minimum deposit information is not currently available for Moomoo.
Both ActivTrades and Moomoo hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, ActivTrades provides negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
ActivTrades lists maximum leverage of 20:1, while Moomoo lists up to 1:4. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
ActivTrades supports MetaTrader 4, ActivTrader, while Moomoo supports Proprietary Web/Mobile. ActivTrades has exclusive access to MetaTrader 4 and ActivTrader. Moomoo has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Moomoo offers commission-free stock trading while ActivTrades does not according to our data. Commission-free trading can reduce costs for frequent traders. Always confirm the current fee structure directly on each broker's website.
ActivTrades scores higher on investor protection criteria, with compensation scheme coverage and segregated client funds. For stock investors, confirming compensation scheme coverage ensures your assets are protected up to a defined limit if the broker becomes insolvent.
ActivTrades wins for safety and regulation due to compensation scheme and strong oversight.
Moomoo wins for long-term investors with IPO access and fractional shares.
Moomoo wins for active traders with Level II data and 200+ indicators.
ActivTrades wins for global market access with 10 exchanges.
| Free |
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardPayPal | Bank transferACHWire transferCheque |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferACHWire transfer |
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| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
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| Commission-free | No | Yes |
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| Fractional shares | No | Yes |
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| Dividend reinvestment | No | No |
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| Extended hours | No | Yes |
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| IPO access | No | Yes |
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| Short selling | Yes | Yes |
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| Regulators | FCA CMVM SCB | ASIC MAS SEC SFC FINRA |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 ActivTrader | Proprietary Web/Mobile |
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| Active bonuses | None | 2 offers |
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