AvaTrade
AvaTrade is an Ireland-based multi-asset broker offering Forex, CFDs, indices, commodities, stocks, ETFs, crypto CFDs and FX options through MT4, MT5, WebTrader, AvaTrade App and AvaOptions. The broker operates through several regulated entities, with the main EU entity AVA Trade EU Ltd regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Min. Deposit
$100
Max Leverage
1:30
Est.
2006
Regulated by
FXJ Score
3.9
/ 10Execution Model
Market Maker
How orders are processed
Segregated Funds
Yes
Client funds held separately
Negative Balance
Protected
You cannot lose more than you deposit
Scalping
Allowed
Short-term high-frequency trading
Pros
Main EU entity regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland
Multiple regulated entities globally
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 available
WebTrader, AvaTrade App and AvaOptions available
Broad product range with more than 1,250 instruments
Negative balance protection
Segregated client money
Islamic account available
Professional account available for eligible clients
Scalping and hedging are allowed
No standard trade commissions; costs are mainly built into spreads
Cons
Market Maker execution model
Not an ECN or STP broker
Trading conditions and protections vary by entity and jurisdiction
EU retail leverage limited to 1:30
Inactivity fee after 3 months of non-use
Administration fee after 12 months of non-use
E-payment methods are not available to EU and Australian clients
Islamic accounts have restrictions and may have increased FX spreads
No cTrader support
No xStation 5 support
Typical Spreads
Varies by account type| Symbol | Category | Typical Spread | Min Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | Forex | 0.8 pips | 0.8 pips |
| GBP/USD | Forex | 1.2 pips | 1.2 pips |
| USD/JPY | Forex | 1.3 pips | 1.3 pips |
| S&P 500 | Index | 0.5 pips | 0.5 pips |
| XAU/USD | Commodity | 0.37 pips | 0.37 pips |
Typical Spread
0.8 pips
Min Spread
0.8 pips
Typical Spread
1.2 pips
Min Spread
1.2 pips
Typical Spread
1.3 pips
Min Spread
1.3 pips
Typical Spread
0.5 pips
Min Spread
0.5 pips
Typical Spread
0.37 pips
Min Spread
0.37 pips
Account Currencies
Deposit Methods
Withdrawal Methods
Account Types
Retail Account
Standard retail CFD trading account for clients trading Forex, CFDs, indices, commodities, stocks, ETFs, crypto CFDs and other available instruments, subject to local regulation.
Professional Account
Account for eligible professional clients. Professional status is subject to qualification requirements and may reduce some retail protections.
Islamic Account
Swap-free account for clients following Sharia principles. AvaTrade states that positions may be kept open for up to 5 days without overnight fees; positions open for longer than 5 days may incur a fee. Islamic accounts may also have increased spreads on FX pairs and some instruments are restricted.
MAM Account
Multi-account management setup listed by AvaTrade among its trading account types.
Options Account
Account / access for trading FX options through AvaOptions, where available.
Platforms
Instruments
FX Junction Verdict
AvaTrade is a long-established multi-asset broker with strong platform coverage and several regulated entities worldwide. Its main strengths are broad market access, MT4 and MT5 support, negative balance protection, segregated client funds and a wide range of trading tools. The main weaknesses are its Market Maker model, entity-dependent trading conditions, inactivity and administration fees, and the fact that some payment methods are restricted by region.