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Qtrade vs ATFX : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Qtrade

Qtrade

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ATFX

ATFX

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

ECN broker

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

2000

2017

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

1Million

254,000 +


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

IIROC, CIRO

FCA FSCA ASIC SCA , FSC, FSA CySEC FSC Seychelles FSA SFC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

No major awards listed

Best Global Forex Broker 2024 Best Global Forex Chairman 2024 Best Forex MT4 Broker - Asia 2024 in Global Brand Magazin Awards 2024 Most trusted forex broker in Asia 2023 in FAME awards

Security Measures

CIPF

ATFX Client funds insurance up to USD1,000,000,

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

No

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

No

Yes (Not for professional clients)


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

100+ commission-free ETFs, GIC, Exchange-traded debentures, Fixed income

300+ instruments 15+ US, European & Asian stock indices, shares

Currency Pairs

No

Yes

Commodities

No

Yes

Indices

No

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

No

Yes

CFDs

No

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Yes

Options

Yes

Yes

Futures

No

Yes

Bonds

Yes

No

Mutual Funds

Yes

No

Fractional Shares

No

Yes (only in ETFs)

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

No

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

Yes

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

No

Yes

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

No

Yes

Copy Trading

No

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Qtrade trading platform

ATFX Mobile Trading App

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Cash- Individual, Society, Joint, Religious organization, Trust, Investment club, Estates Company, Registered accounts- FHSA, TFSA, RRSP, LIRA/ LRSP, RESP, RIF, LIF

Micro, Classic, Premium, Raw

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

No

Minimum Deposit

$0

$100

Leverage Available

No

1:400

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

$500,000

30 lots maximum trade

Commission (per account type)

$0

Raw- 7 USD per lot

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Long term investor and self-directed investment options

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Electronic fund transfer,bank transfer, e-transfer services, Bill payment

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Bank transfer

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

No

Neteller Skrill Perfect money


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Education- New to investing, Experienced with investing, Weekly Market Pulse

Tools MT4 & MT5 ATFX Copytrade Trading Central Autochartist ATFX Support & Resistance Indicator MT4 Indicators Position size calculators


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Equities- $6.95- $8.75, Options- $8.75 + $1.25 per contract/ $6.95 + $1.25 per contract, ETFs- $0, Mutual fund- $8.75/ $6.95, ETFs - Others- $8.75/ $6.95, Fixed income and Exchange-traded debentures- $1 per $1,000 face value/ $1 per $1,000 face value, DAP accounts - $10 per trade, $7.75 - commissions for stock, mutual fund and ETF trades

Spread- starts from 0.0 to 2.8 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

NA

Variable

Per Lot Fees

NA

NA

Options Contract Fees

$8.75 + $1.25 per contract/ $6.95 + $1.25 per contract

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

No

1:400


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

$0

Advisory Fees

NA

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

$45 / security

NA

Statement or Document Fee

$2.50 / trade Paper account statements $6 / quarter

NA

Account Opening Fee

$100 setup + $50 / year after first year

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

$25/ quarter

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

$100 / transaction

0

Withdrawal Fee

Account transfer out $150

5 Euro/USD charged for withdrawals below 100 EUR/USD


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

Yes

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Pre-market trading: Available online and by phone from 8:30-9:29 AM ET, After-hours trading: Available online and by phone from 4-5 PM ET

24x5 forex trading hours Sydney - 10pm to 7am summer session. 11pm to 8am winter session. Tokyo - 11pm to 8am summer session. 12pm to 9am winter session. London - 7am to 4pm summer session. 8am to 5pm winter session. New York - 12pm to 9pm summer session. 1am to 10pm winter session.


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 8:00 pm ET

24x5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

E-mail: [email protected], 1.877. 787.2330

E mail: mailto:[email protected] Line:Taiwan 00801127901 Thailand 1800012752

Support Languages

2

10+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Canada

1st Floor, 32 Cornhill, London EC3V 3SG, United Kingdom

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
Both Qtrade and ATFX offer affordable fee structures, but Qtrade generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas ATFX shines with bundled research and platform access.
Qtrade uses a digital-first onboarding approach with clear instructions and fast ID verification. ATFX goes a step further with manual checks and optional account tiers, ideal for serious professionals.
If you're trading on-the-go, Qtrade mobile platform is fluid and intuitive. ATFX desktop and web apps are more robust, making them suitable for in-depth trading sessions.
Qtrade is geared toward frequent trading and analytics, while ATFX fits those who value simplicity and guided experiences.