ActivTrades: all about the global derivatives broker
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Announcements
The London-based brokerage firm ActivTrades, which operates in the derivatives market, has been authorized to begin operations in Brazil.
The virtual platform offers more than a thousand derivatives that offer exposure to indices, stocks, commodities, ETFs and much more.
Founded in 2001, Activtrades has managed to become a global organization.
You may not have heard of the company yet. But with its arrival in Brazil, it is very likely that it will start to attract the attention of many investors in the country.
Want to know more about this global organization? Then keep reading!

What is ActivTrades?
ActivTrades emerged over 20 years ago as a pioneer in online trading.
Initially specializing in Forex, the company expanded its product range, which brought several benefits to customers.
Headquartered in London, along with offices in Milan, Nassau, Sofia and Luxembourg, ActivTrades offers excellent trading conditions to people all over the world.
In fact, the company offers the world's most popular trading platform: MetaTrader, enhanced with unique tools, and also ActivTrades – a platform with all the necessary features, as well as designed for different experience levels.
How does Activtrades work?
As the financial products offered by the company provide high profitability, the company attracts the attention of investors from all over the world.
On your own trading platform, you can find CFDs from different categories, such as:
• Forex;
• Indexes;
• Raw materials;
• Fixed income;
• Obligations;
• Financial assets;
• Actions;
• ETFs;
• Spread Betting.
What are the requirements to open an account with ActivTrades?
Anyone wishing to carry out operations through this broker must be at least 18 years old.
Furthermore, as we are talking about slightly riskier operations, the company prioritizes investors who have more experience in this market.
In order to register with the broker, you will need to present:
• Two photo IDs;
• Proof of residence;
• Selfie.

How to open an account with ActivTrades?
As you can see, the process to open your account is relatively simple. Basically, you need to send the same documents that would be requested by banks and other brokers.
And to make your life easier, the company allows you to register completely digitally through the official website.
Check out the step-by-step guide to registering with this derivatives broker:
1. Access the broker's website
The first step is to access the broker's official website. ActivTrades.
At the top of the official page, click “Open an account”.
Then, just fill in your personal details, such as country of residence, name, telephone number, email, among others.
2. Complete the account holder form
Once you have finished filling out the basic form, click “Fill and Continue”.
At the bottom of the page, you will have to choose the entity with which the account will be opened: ActivTrades Corp (registered in the Bahamas) or ActivTrades PLC (registered in the United Kingdom).
Then click “Next step”.
3. Enter your account financial details
You will need to fill in some information related to the financial part, such as accumulated net worth and source of funds for trading.
Now, set up your account and enter the initial deposit amount (minimum US$$ 500) to start your trading operations.
Once you have filled in this information, click on “Next step”.
4. Answer a questionnaire about your finances
This questionnaire is useful for the company to understand a little more about your financial life.
Answer the questions according to your investor profile.
Confirm the information provided.
5. Submit the required documents
Any reputable financial institution will ask you to submit certain documents. ActivTrades is no different.
Banks and brokers need to confirm your identity so that they can offer more security to their customers.
Therefore, copy or scan the documents requested by the broker.
6. Log in to your account
After you submit the information, the broker will send a link to your email, along with your account details.
Click on the link to confirm your registration and access your account.
ActivTrades will start its activities in Brazil: what changes?
According to Rodrigo Bedin, responsible for managing the brokerage's operations, individuals will now have another investment alternative.
“In Brazil, the over-the-counter market has been losing relevance over time, especially in terms of supply to the retail public.”
Through the platform, investors will have access to a large number of financial products, especially international ones.
With permission from the Central Bank to operate in Brazil, the company will act in accordance with the rules determined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), which will bring even more security to investors.
What is the ActivTrades rewards program like?
The reward program offers two options for customers: friend referral and cashback program.
With the “Refer a Friend” program, you can earn up to US$ 1000 and each person you introduce can also receive US$ 1000.
In this case, you will create a personalized link and receive it via email. Then, simply share your link with friends.
In the cashback program, you can earn a bonus on each transaction made.
To access this benefit, you must request access to the program.
What are derivatives?
Derivatives are assets whose values depend on other assets.
In a negotiation, both parties agree to buy or sell a certain security for a set price and time.
There are derivatives of physical assets and financial assets, such as stocks and currencies.
Here in Brazil, B3 has a well-developed derivatives market.

Conclusion
ActivTrades offers excellent trading conditions and support for clients.
Now that the company has been authorized by the Central Bank to operate in Brazil, you will have access to many more financial products, with all the security and convenience you desire!