Solid execution and platform stability, but fees need clearer labeling

Name: Solid execution and platform stability, but fees need clearer labeling
Item: Activtrades
Rating: 4
Author: Mariam Nasser

I’m Mariam Nasser trading from Dubai and I’ve used ActivTrades for about 6 months, mostly for EUR/USD and gold on MT5. Execution has been consistently smooth during normal market hours and I haven’t had random disconnects, which is a big deal for me because I manage positions around London open. Depositing was straightforward and the funds showed up quickly. Where I’m less impressed is how some charges/conditions are explained in the client area—everything is technically there, but it’s not always obvious what applies to my account until I dig through the FAQs. Support was polite and professional when I asked about account settings and trading hours, but the replies sometimes felt templated and I had to ask follow-up questions to get a clear answer. Overall: a reliable broker for day-to-day trading, just needs more transparent, simple breakdowns of costs and conditions in one place.

Experience: 6 months
Country: United Arab Emirates
Account type: Standard
Deposit experience: 5/5
Withdrawal experience: 4/5
Support rating: 4/5

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Aarav MehtaUnverified

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Trading ok hai, but withdrawal updates slow

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