ActivTrades Review 2026
Full ActivTrades review for South Africa traders — regulation, spreads, fees and our honest verdict.
Regulation in South Africa
| Regulator | SCB — Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB) |
| Licence Number | SIA-F199 |
| Regulated Entity | ActivTrades Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:400 |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 0.5 pips |
| Instruments | 1,000+ |
| Platforms | ActivTrader, MT4, MT5 |
| Copy Trading | ✗ |
| Real Stocks | ✗ |
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee |
Verdict
Regulated by SCB (licence SIA-F199). Minimum deposit $0. In South Africa: maximum forex leverage 1:400.
About ActivTrades
ActivTrades was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in London, UK. The broker offers 1,000 tradeable instruments including forex pairs, CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. It is regulated across multiple jurisdictions with a primary licence held by ActivTrades Ltd under SCB.
In South Africa, ActivTrades operates as ActivTrades Ltd, authorised by SCB under licence number SIA-F199. South Africa traders are subject to a maximum leverage of 1:400 on forex pairs under SCB rules.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- SCB regulated — licence SIA-F199
- 1,000+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in South Africa
- Platforms: ActivTrader, MT4, MT5
Cons
- No inactivity fee
- 76% of retail clients lose money
- CFD trading — you do not own the underlying asset
- No real stock ownership
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ActivTrades regulated?
ActivTrades holds SCB licence SIA-F199, issued to the regulated entity {entity}. This is a real, verifiable licence recorded in the official SCB public register.
What is the minimum deposit for ActivTrades in South Africa?
The minimum deposit is $0. This is the amount required to open a live trading account for traders in South Africa under SCB regulation.
What leverage does ActivTrades offer in South Africa?
In South Africa, ActivTrades offers maximum forex leverage of 1:400 under SCB rules. Higher leverage may be available through offshore-regulated entities.
Is ActivTrades safe to trade with?
ActivTrades is regulated by SCB, which requires segregated client funds, negative balance protection and independent audits. Regulation does not eliminate trading risk, but it provides meaningful investor protection.
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