Two regulated brokers square off over 600+ stock CFDs and platform tools. The tension lies between cost discipline and advanced trading features.
ActivTrades and NAGA are closely matched overall, both offering 600+ stock CFDs and solid regulatory protections. The clearest differentiator is safety/fund protection vs social trading features.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose ActivTrades if…
Choose ActivTrades if you want no commissions on standard accounts and extra fund protection.
Choose NAGA if…
Choose NAGA if you prefer social copy trading and a stock screener.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
ActivTrades wins for safety and regulation due to higher client fund insurance and FCA oversight.
| Editorial score | 3.7/ 5 | 3.7/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | No minimum | No minimum |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips▼ lower | 0.7 pips |
| Commission / lot | N/A | N/A |
| Inactivity fee | None | $10/month (after 90 days) |
| Deposit fee |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ActivTrades | NAGA |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS, SIPC) | Pass | Pass |
| Costs | ||
| Commission-free trading | Fail | Fail |
| Features | ||
| Fractional shares | Fail | Fail |
| Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) | Fail | Fail |
| Extended hours trading | Fail | Fail |
| IPO access | Fail | Fail |
| 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 |
ActivTrades and NAGA share the same editorial score of 3.7/5. One concrete differentiator: ActivTrades has tighter spreads from 0.5 pips.
ActivTrades lists tighter spreads from 0.5, compared with NAGA's 0.7. For stock trading, also factor in any per-trade or per-share commissions — spreads and commissions together determine the true cost per trade.
Neither ActivTrades nor NAGA requires a minimum deposit, making both accessible regardless of starting capital.
Both ActivTrades and NAGA 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, both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
ActivTrades lists maximum leverage of 20:1, while NAGA lists up to 20:1. 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 NAGA supports MetaTrader 5, NAGA Trader. ActivTrades has exclusive access to MetaTrader 4 and ActivTrader. NAGA has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5 and NAGA Trader.
Neither ActivTrades nor NAGA is listed as offering commission-free trading in our data. Compare each broker's commission schedule directly, as fees vary by account type and the markets you trade.
Both ActivTrades and NAGA are covered by a compensation scheme according to our data, providing an additional safety net for your stock investments. Confirm the specific scheme and coverage limit that applies to your account before depositing.
NAGA wins for active traders with stock screener and Autocopy.
Equally matched; both lack ISA/SIPP and fractional shares.
Equally matched; both access 10 exchanges globally.
ActivTrades wins for low-cost trading with no commissions on standard accounts and no inactivity fee.
Equally matched; neither offers ISA/SIPP or dividend entitlement.
| Free |
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardPayPal | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
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| Commission-free | No | No |
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| Fractional shares | No | No |
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| Dividend reinvestment | No | No |
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| Extended hours | No | No |
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| IPO access | No | No |
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| Short selling | Yes | Yes |
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| Regulators | FCA CMVM SCB | FSCA BaFin CySEC |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 ActivTrader | MetaTrader 5 NAGA Trader |
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Dig deeper into each broker’s features, fees, and regulation.
Score 3.7 / 5
Score 3.7 / 5
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