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Best Forex Brokers for Stock CFD Trading in 2026
Access thousands of global shares as CFDs without owning the underlying stock. Stock CFD brokers let you trade US, EU, UK, and Asian equities with leverage, go long or short, and pay no stamp duty. Compare the best stock CFD brokers by the number of shares available, commission rates, dividend adjustments, and DMA (Direct Market Access) options. Updated April 2026.
Trustpilot Reviews
3,700
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MetaTrader 4 
MetaTrader 5 
Trustpilot Reviews
12,200
+2
(7d)
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 
Trustpilot Reviews
10,052
+15
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 
cTrader 
TradingView 
IRESS 
Trustpilot Reviews
6,906
+82
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ASIC (Australia) VFSC (Vanuatu) FSA (Seychelles)
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader TradingView 
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52,892
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader TradingView 
Trustpilot Reviews
3,258
+10
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FMA (New Zealand) FSA (Seychelles)
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader TradingView 
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26,984
+150
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 
Trustpilot Reviews
433
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Australia Regulation
ASIC (Australia) VFSC (Vanuatu) FSA (Seychelles)
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 
Trustpilot Reviews
3,215
+1
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ASIC (Australia) FSC (Mauritius)
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader TradingView 
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12,242
+44
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Australia Regulation
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 TradingView 
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6,218
+69
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 
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771
+3
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FCA (UK) CySEC (Cyprus) SCB (Bahamas) FSCA (South Africa)
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader 
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1,075
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 
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FCA (UK) CySEC (Cyprus) FSCA (South Africa) FSA (Seychelles)
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 TradingView 
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 Hantec Markets vs AvaTrade - Comparison of Top Firms in This Guide
Hantec Markets vs AvaTrade - Forex Broker Comparison (April 2026)
Head-to-head comparison of Hantec Markets and AvaTrade. Check max funding, profit splits, daily and overall drawdown rules, leverage, tradable assets, payout frequency, payment and payout methods, trading permissions and KYC restrictions before you buy a challenge. Data refreshed April 2026.
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Hantec Markets
Trusted Global Forex & CFD Broker Since 1990
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AvaTrade
Multi-Regulated Global CFD & Forex Broker Since 2006
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| Overview | ||
| Trustpilot Rating | 5 | 4.8 |
| Trustpilot Reviews | 3,700 | 12,200 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| Founded | 2009 | 2006 |
| Best For | Beginners Low Spreads Low Deposit Scalping Algo Trading Copy Trading Day Trading Swing Trading News Trading Hedging Zero Spread No Commission Professional | Beginners Copy Trading Options Trading Education Risk Management Swing Trading News Trading Hedging Zero Spread No Commission Professional |
| Trust & Safety | ||
| Regulation | FCA (UK) ASIC (Australia) FSC (Mauritius) FSA (Seychelles) VFSC (Vanuatu) | Central Bank of Ireland (Ireland) ASIC (Australia) CIRO (Canada) JFSA (Japan) FSCA (South Africa) CySEC (Cyprus) ISA (Israel) ADGM (UAE) BVI FSC (BVI) FMA (New Zealand) |
| Fund Segregation | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Negative Balance Protection | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Compensation Scheme | FSCS up to GBP 85000 (UK FCA entity) | Up to €20,000 under ICCL (Ireland) |
| Trading Costs | ||
| Min Spread | From 0.1 pips (Pro), From 0.6 pips (Global), From 2.2 pips (Cent) | From 0.9 pips (Standard), From 0.6 pips (Professional) |
| Commission | $1/lot/side (Pro), None (Global/Cent) | None (spread-only) |
| Swap-Free (Islamic) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Inactivity Fee | $5/month after 90 days inactivity | $50 after 3 months, $100 after 12 months |
| Deposit/Withdrawal Fees | No deposit fees. No withdrawal fees | No deposit fees. No withdrawal fees for standard methods. Bank wire may incur intermediary bank charges |
| Trading Conditions | ||
| Max Leverage | 1:500 (Global), 1:30 (EU/AU retail) | 1:400 (Global), 1:30 (EU/AU retail) |
| Min Deposit | $10 | $100 |
| Execution Type | STP | Market Maker |
| Stop Out Level | 20% | 50% |
| Margin Call Level | 50% | 100% |
| Instruments | 97 Forex 1985+ Stocks 21 Indices 12 Commodities Metals Energies 62 Crypto | 53 Forex 500+ Stocks 30+ Indices 10+ Commodities 5 Metals 3 Energies 20+ Crypto ETFs Bonds Options Futures |
| Currency Pairs | 97 | 53 |
| Min Lot Size | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 |
| Mobile App | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Copy Trading | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Expert Advisors (EA) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| VPS Hosting | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| API Access | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Education | Trading Guides Glossary Economic Calendar Trading Central | AvaAcademy Video Courses Webinars Trading Guides Quizzes |
| Account & Support | ||
| Account Types | Global Cent Pro Islamic PAMM Demo | Standard Professional Islamic Demo |
| Payment Methods | Credit/Debit Cards (Visa Mastercard) Bank Wire Crypto Perfect Money | Credit/Debit Cards Bank Wire PayPal Skrill Neteller |
| Withdrawal Speed | Same Day (e-wallets), 1-2 Days (cards), 3-5 Days (bank wire) | Same day (e-wallets), 1-2 days (cards), 3-5 days (bank wire) |
| Support Hours | 24/5 | 24/5 Live Chat, Email, Phone |
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