ATFX Overall rating

	Rating	Weight
User Rating	4.5 (1 reviews)	3
Popularity	3.6	3
Regulation	5.0	2
Pricing rating	Not rated	1
Features	Not rated	1
Customer Support	Not rated	1

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Trustworthiness & Regulation

ATFX is regulated by several prominent authorities including CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), FCA (UK), FSC (Mauritius), FSCA (South Africa), ADGM FRSA (UAE), and JSC (Jordan). This multi-jurisdictional regulation enhances the broker's credibility and provides a level of security for traders.

The broker has not yet garnered any user reviews, which can be a drawback for potential clients looking for user feedback. ATFX ranks 66 out of 827 forex brokers based on our inhouse expert ratings. Its popularity rating is 3.6 out of 5, reflecting a decent level of interest from users in terms of account openings, client activity, and web traffic.

Despite being founded relatively recently in 2015, ATFX has managed to attract a significant number of monthly organic visits, ranking 100 out of 827 forex brokers for organic traffic.

Company	Licenses & Regulations	Segregated Client Money	Deposit Compensation Scheme	Negative Balance Protection	Rebates	Max. Leverage Retail Clients
AT Global Markets (Australia) Pty Ltd	Australia - AU ASIC					30 : 1
ATFX Global Markets (CY) Ltd	Cyprus - CY CYSEC		up to €20,000			30 : 1
AT Global Markets (UK) Ltd	United Kingdom - UK FCA		up to £85,000			30 : 1
AT Global Markets Intl Ltd	Mauritius - MU FSC					400 : 1
AT Global Markets SA (Pty) Ltd	South Africa - ZA FSCA					400 : 1
EMERGING MARKETS	Jordan - JO JSC					400 : 1
ATFX MENA FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC	United Arab Emirates - ADGM FRSA					30 : 1

Deposit Insurance

ATFX supports various deposit insurance and investor compensation programs under its regulatory frameworks for retail traders opening trading account with CySEC and FCA regulated entities. These include schemes where the regulator compensates investors if an authorized financial firm fails.

Additionaly, CySEC, FCA, and other regulators ensure segregated client funds from operating capital for retail traders, enhancing the security of client deposits.

Spreads and Costs

ATFX offers competitive spreads and costs compared to other market-leading brokers. Its forex average spread of 3.35 pips is in line with industry standards, while its crypto average spread of 18.80 pips is relatively high.

Overall, ATFX's costs are comparable to other brokers when considering all asset classes.

Combined Spread/Commission Costs by Asset Class Compared to Market Leading Brokers

Crypto averages comprise (BTCUSD, ETHUSD), forex averages comprise (EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPJPY, EURGBP, AUDNZD, CADCHF), indices averages comprise (US30, AUS200), and commodities average comprises (XAUUSD, XAGUSD). Data is sampled every 10 seconds for 24 hours to calculate the average. Forex is stated in pips, and the others are stated in base currency. All spreads include both spread and commission.

Our data comes from our sophisticated spread analyzer tool, which collects live account information and syncs with our performance analytics system. To compare all brokers and instruments with the latest live data, visit our spread analyzer tool. A spread is the difference between the bid (sell) and ask (buy) price of an asset and can vary widely between brokers and account types.

Some brokers charge higher spreads but no commission, while others charge both, making it crucial to assess the total cost, which includes both spread and commission. Our values reflect this all-in cost. Note that some brokers may set low costs on popular pairs like EURUSD but higher rates on other instruments.

Many brokers also advertise "as low as" spreads that may not reflect the true average or include commissions. Comparing true all-in cost averages across various instruments and asset classes is vital for accurate assessment.

Combined Spread/Commission Costs Compared to Market Leading Brokers

Swap Rates/Financing Fees

Swap fees are the cost of holding a trading position overnight. Positive swap rates pay out money, while negative swap rates cost money. Unfortunately, ATFX does not publish its swap rates and we cannot compare it to other industry-leading brokers.

However, it's important to note that some brokers offer very competitive swap rates.

Islamic/Swap-free Accounts

Islamic trading accounts, also known as swap-free accounts, are designed for traders who cannot earn or pay interest due to their religious beliefs. These accounts comply with Islamic principles by not charging swap fees on overnight positions.

ATFX offers swap-free accounts for its clients. However, it is recommended to visit the broker's official website for the latest information on requirements and conditions for these accounts.

Other Fees

Aside from spreads, commissions, and swap rates, brokers may charge various other fees. For ATFX, the main additional fees include:

Comparison to other Brokers

ATFX is a relatively new entrant in the forex market, having been founded in 2015. It offers a wide range of tradable instruments, including Forex, Crypto, Stocks, and more. The broker is regulated by several prominent authorities, including CySEC, ASIC, and FCA, providing a high level of security for traders.

Compared to industry-leading brokers such as IC Markets, HFM, and Pepperstone, ATFX's forex spreads are competitive but slightly higher. Its crypto spreads are on the higher side. However, the broker's leverage options are impressive, with up to 400:1 available for certain accounts. ATFX also provides a high level of negative balance protection, which is a significant advantage.

While ATFX does not have user reviews available yet, its popularity rating of 3.6 out of 5 indicates a decent level of interest among traders. The broker's web traffic is also substantial, with 139,123 organic monthly visits.

In terms of overall rankings, ATFX is positioned at 147 out of 1101 forex brokers based on user ratings and 66 based on expert ratings, which reflects its growing reputation in the industry.

Trading Platforms - Mobile, Desktop, Automated

ATFX offers the widely-used MetaTrader 4 platform, which is available for desktop, mobile, and web. This platform is renowned for its comprehensive charting tools, a wide range of technical indicators, and the ability to support automated trading through Expert Advisors (EAs) using the MQL4 programming language. The learning curve for MQL4 is moderate, making it accessible for traders with some programming knowledge.

The broker also offers the ATFX TeamUp platform, which is exclusively available on mobile devices. This platform is designed for social trading and does not support automated trading. It is user-friendly and caters to traders looking to follow and copy trades from experienced traders.

What Can You Trade?

ATFX offers a diverse range of tradable instruments across several asset classes. These include over 40 forex pairs, 11 cryptocurrency CFDs, more than 130 stock CFDs, 13 stock index CFDs, 18 commodities CFDs, and over 30 ETFs. However, the broker does not offer futures CFDs.

ATFX primarily offers CFD trading, which allows traders to speculate on the price movements of various instruments without owning the underlying asset. This type of trading comes with the benefit of leverage, which can amplify gains but also increases the risk of losses. It's essential for traders to understand the implications of trading CFDs and the role of leverage in their trading strategy.

For a comprehensive list of instruments available for trading, visit ATFX's website.

Available Leverage

ATFX offers different leverage levels depending on the regulatory entity and the type of instrument. For retail clients, leverage is capped at 30:1 under CySEC, ASIC, FCA, and ADGM FRSA regulations.

However, for certain accounts under the Mauritius FSC, South Africa FSCA, and Jordan JSC regulations, leverage can go up to 400:1. It's crucial for traders to understand the leverage offered and its associated risks.

Prohibited Countries

ATFX cannot open client accounts in certain countries due to regulatory restrictions. These countries typically include the United States, Canada, and others as per specific regional regulations. It is advisable to check directly with ATFX for the most current list of prohibited countries.

ATFX Account types

		Micro	Raw	Ptremium
Maximum leverage	400:1
Mobile Platform	MT4 Mobile
Trading platform	MT4
Spread Type	Variable Spread
Minimum Deposit	50
Minimum Trade Size	0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

Maximum leverage	400:1
Trading platform	MT4
Mobile platform	MT4 Mobile
Spread type	Variable Spread
Minimum deposit	50
Minimum Trade Size	0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

	Micro
Maximum leverage	400:1
Trading platform	MT4
Mobile platform	MT4 Mobile
Spread type	Variable Spread
Minimum deposit	50
Minimum Trade Size	0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

	Raw
Maximum leverage	400:1
Trading platform	MT4
Mobile platform	MT4 Mobile
Spread type	Variable Spread
Minimum deposit	50
Minimum Trade Size	0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

	Ptremium
Maximum leverage	400:1
Trading platform	MT4
Mobile platform	MT4 Mobile
Spread type	Variable Spread
Minimum deposit	50
Minimum Trade Size	0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

ATFX Web traffic

Our web traffic data is sourced from SimilarWeb and sums the traffic data of all websites associated with a broker. Organic visits are visits the broker didn't pay for, based on the available data. This data updates once monthly and can be based on data purchased from internet service providers, traffic metrics sourced by a third party such as Google Analytics that the company chooses to share with SimilarWeb, etc.

ATFX Profile

Segregated Accounts

Islamic Accounts

Accepts Canadian clients

Accepts Japanese Clients

Cent accounts

Negative balance protection

Social trading

Regulatory deposit insurance

Trailing stops

Interest on margin

Fixed spread

Variable spread