| Online Broker | Minimum Deposit | Trading Platforms | Markets | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAAFx | $10 Minimum Deposit | MT4, MT5, ActTrader Trading Platforms | 250+ Markets To Trade | AAAFx provides trading on MT4 and MT5 (including automated trading), offers user friendly ActTrader and has social and copy trading via ZuluTrade About |
| Plus500 | $100 Minimum Deposit | Web Trader & Apps Trading Platforms | 2000+ Markets To Trade | Plus500 provides a user friendly trading platform, with a wide range of CFD markets to trade and integrated trading tools About |
AAAFx and Plus500 Comparison
Both provide user friendly platforms. AAAFx additionally offers MT4 and MT5, allowing automated trading with robots and provides social and copy trading via ZuluTrade.
AAAFx is regulated by by the HCMC in Greece.
Plus500UK Ltd is authorized and regulated by the FCA (#509909). Plus500CY Ltd is authorized and regulated by CySEC (#250/14). Plus500SG Pte Ltd is licensed by the MAS (#CMS100648-1) in Singapore. Plus500AU Pty Ltd (ACN 153301681) is licensed by: ASIC in Australia, AFSL #417727 and FMA in New Zealand, FSP #486026 and is an authorised Financial Services Provider in South Africa, FSP #47546. Plus500EE AS is authorised and regulated by the Estonian Financial Supervision and Resolution Authority (Licence No. 4.1-1/18). Plus500AE Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (F005651). Plus500SEY Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Seychelles Financial Services Authority (Licence No. SD039).
Quick comparison
Both have a user friendly platform, AAAFx additionally offers automated trading via MT4 and MT5 and copy trading via ZuluTrade.
Minimum deposit and account types
The minimum deposit for AAAFx is $10. The minimum deposit for Plus500 is $100.
- AAAFx offers and ECN, an ECN Plus and an ECN Zulu account. The ECN Plus account does not charge commissions, the others do. AAAFx integrates with ZuluTrade for social and copy trading.
- Plus500 provides CFD trading. For all traders, Plus500 offers an Economic Calendar on its website covering news events and market effects and has economic data integrated into its platform. Plus500 offers the +Insights tool which provides real time data abut the activity of other Plus500 traders. Additionally, Plus500 offers a Trading Academy on its website as well as News and Market Insights.
Markets
- AAAFx provides CFDs on Forex pairs, Indices, Energy, Metals, Cryptocurrencies and Stocks, with 250+ on offer.
- Plus500 provides CFDs on Forex pairs, Indices, Energy, Metals, Cryptocurrencies, Stocks, Soft Commodities, ETFs and Options, with 2000+ on offer.
| Broker | Trading Platforms | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AAAFx Broker | MT4, ZTP Trading Platforms | AAAFx provides trading including automated trading on MT4 and MT5 and provides user friendly ActTrader and supports social and copy trading via ZuluTrade Description |
| Plus500 Provider | Web Trader & Apps Trading Platforms | Plus500 offers a user friendly, intuitive online trading platform with a wide range of CFD markets and integrated analysis tools Description |
Cryptocurrency CFDs
- AAAFx offers CFDs on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash and Ripple.
- Plus500 offers CFDs on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, NEO, EOS, IOTA, Stellar, Cardano, Polygon, VeChain, Solana, Polkadot, Axie Infinity, Uniswap, Filecoin and Chainlink.
Spreads and leverage
- AAAFx offers low Forex spreads with and without a commission charge.
- Plus500 offers variable spreads depending on the instrument.
Maximum leverage for AAAFx is . Maximum leverage for Plus500 is .
Commissions
- AAAFx charges a commission of $0.99 per lot for the ECN Account, no commission charge for the ECN plus Account and a $10 per lot commission for the ECN zulu Account.
- Plus500 does not charge commissions.
Online trading platforms
AAAFx offers MT4, MT5 and ActTrader. Plus500 offers its trading platform.
Why types of traders may find either AAAFx or Plus500 of interest ?
Automated traders and traders who use social trading and copy trading may appreciate AAAFx's offering. Those who execute their own traders can also use MT4, MT5 and may find the ActTrader platform at AAAFx to be user friendly. Traders who want a particularly clear user friendly platform with a relatively large number and wide range of markets to trade may appreciate Plus500.
Why AAAFx or Plus500 ?
Those who want to trade on MT4 or MT5 can do so at AAAFx. Traders who want to trade on a user friendly platform may do so at Plus500 or AAAFx (ActTrader). Traders who want to use automated trading can do this at AAAFx. Traders who want to trade a larger number of CFDs can do this at Plus500. Traders who want to copy trade can do this at AAAFx.
Comparison summary
- Both provide CFD trading
- AAAFx offers MT4, MT5 and ActTrader
- Plus500 provides a user friendly platform
- AAAFx allows automated trading (on MT4 and MT5)
- Plus500 has more CFD markets to trade
- AAAFx offers copy trading via ZuluTrade
