ActivTrades is a UK CFD and forex broker with low trading fees. The account opening process is excellent and deposits and withdrawals are free. However, ActivTrades's product portfolio is slim. Also, there is a currency conversion fee and an inactivity fee and customer support is poor.

Active trading involves buying and then quickly selling an investment to take advantage of short-term swings. It's considered the opposite of traditional, 'buy and hold' investing.