AvaTrade Overall rating

	Rating	Weight
User Rating	4.3 (31 reviews)	3
Popularity	3.9	3
Regulation	5.0	2
Pricing rating	3.0	1
Features	Not rated	1
Customer Support	Not rated	1

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Trustworthiness & Regulation

AvaTrade, founded in 2006, is regulated by multiple authorities worldwide, including AU ASIC, JP FSA, ADGM FRSA, IE CBI, ZA FSCA, and BVI FSC. With a high user rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 31 total user reviews, 29 of which are from verified real trading accounts, AvaTrade is ranked 29 out of 815 forex brokers based on user ratings and 68 based on expert ratings.

The broker receives 1,138,802 organic monthly visits, ranking 33 out of 815 forex brokers for organic traffic. Despite being a privately owned company that does not provide its financials publicly, AvaTrade is popular and well-established. However, it is important to keep in mind that even highly regulated and successful financial firms have failed in the past.

Company	Licenses & Regulations	Segregated Client Money	Deposit Compensation Scheme	Negative Balance Protection	Rebates	Max. Leverage Retail Clients
Ava Capital Markets Australia Pty Ltd	Australia - AU ASIC					30 : 1
Ava Trade Japan K.K.	Japan - JP FSA					25 : 1
Ava Trade EU Ltd	Ireland - IE CBI		up to €20,000			30 : 1
Ava Capital Markets Pty	South Africa - ZA FSCA					500 : 1
Ava Trade Middle East Ltd	United Arab Emirates - ADGM FRSA					30 : 1
Ava Trade Ltd	Virgin Islands, British - BVI FSC					3000 : 1

Deposit Insurance

Deposit insurance is a critical aspect of financial trading, providing a safety net for investors if a broker or authorized financial firm fails. AvaTrade offers deposit compensation schemes under some of its regulatory frameworks, such as the IE CBI, which compensates investors in the event of firm insolvency.

However, it does not provide deposit compensation under all its regulatory bodies. It is essential for traders to understand which regulatory frameworks and compensation schemes apply to their accounts to ensure the safety of their funds.

Spreads and Costs

AvaTrade offers spreads and costs that are generally in line with industry standards, though some asset classes may have higher spreads compared to leading brokers.

For example, their average forex spread is 1.98, which is competitive but higher than some market leaders like IC Markets. Overall, AvaTrade provides reasonable trading costs for most traders.

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

Note: 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 including both spread and commission calculated in.

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 Per Instrument Compared to Market Leading Brokers

Comparison to other Brokers

AvaTrade, established in 2006, is a well-regulated and popular broker. It stands out with its high user rating of 4.2 out of 5, indicating strong customer satisfaction. Compared to industry-leading brokers like IC Markets and Exness, AvaTrade offers competitive forex spreads but has higher spreads in other asset classes.

AvaTrade's regulatory framework includes several top-tier authorities, adding to its credibility and trustworthiness. However, unlike some competitors, it does not provide deposit compensation under all regulatory bodies and does not publicly disclose its financials. AvaTrade's swap rates are moderate, with better rates offered by brokers like IC Markets and ThinkMarkets.

Overall, AvaTrade is a robust choice for traders, particularly those who value regulation and user experience.

Trading Platforms - Mobile, Desktop, Automated

AvaTrade offers a range of trading platforms to suit different trader needs. MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is available on desktop, mobile, and web, supporting automated trading through MQL4, which is known for its ease of use. MetaTrader 5 (MT5), also available on desktop, mobile, and web, supports more advanced automated trading through MQL5, which offers greater functionality but is slightly more complex to learn.

The AvaTrade App is designed for mobile trading, offering a user-friendly interface but does not support automated trading. Each platform provides robust charting tools, with MT5 offering more advanced features and indicators compared to MT4.

Overall, AvaTrade's platform offerings cater to both novice and experienced traders, with strong support for automated trading on MT4 and MT5.

What Can you Trade?

AvaTrade offers a wide range of tradable instruments, including 60 forex CFDs, 16 crypto CFDs, over 600 stock CFDs, 23 stock index CFDs, 27 commodities CFDs, 60 ETFs, and 2 bond CFDs. These instruments are traded as CFDs, meaning you do not own the underlying asset but speculate on its price movement.

Trading CFDs allows for leverage, which can amplify both gains and losses. AvaTrade's leverage offerings vary by instrument and regulatory jurisdiction, providing flexibility for different trading strategies. For detailed information on the specific instruments available, visit AvaTrade's website.

Available Leverage

AvaTrade offers different leverage levels depending on the instrument and regulatory jurisdiction. Retail clients can access leverage up to 30:1 in regions like Australia and the European Union, while higher leverage ratios up to 500:1 are available in South Africa.

For more volatile instruments like cryptocurrencies, leverage is generally lower to mitigate risk. It's essential for traders to understand the leverage applicable to their accounts, as it significantly impacts trading risk and margin requirements.

Prohibited Countries

AvaTrade cannot open client accounts in certain countries due to regulatory restrictions. These prohibited countries typically include the United States, Belgium, and Iran, among others. Traders should check AvaTrade's website or contact customer support for a complete and updated list of restricted countries to ensure they can open an account from their location.

AvaTrade Account types

	MT4 Pip Rebate	MT4 Spread Rebate**
Maximum leverage	30:1 CBI, 400:1 Others
Mobile Platform	MT4 Mobile
Trading platform	MT4, MT5
Spread Type	Fixed Spread	Variable Spread
Minimum Deposit	100
Minimum Trade Size	0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

	MT4 Pip Rebate
Maximum leverage	30:1 CBI, 400:1 Others
Typical Spread	0.9
Trading platform	MT4MT5
Mobile platform	MT4 Mobile
Spread type	Fixed Spread
Minimum deposit	100
Minimum Trade Size	0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

	MT4 Spread Rebate**
Maximum leverage	30:1 CBI, 400:1 Others
Typical Spread	0.9
Trading platform	MT4MT5
Mobile platform	MT4 Mobile
Spread type	Variable Spread
Minimum deposit	100
Minimum Trade Size	0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

AvaTrade Web traffic

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AvaTrade Profile

24 hour support

Segregated Accounts

Islamic Accounts

Accepts Canadian clients

Accepts Japanese Clients

Non expiring demo

Trading API

Cent accounts

Negative balance protection

Social trading

Regulatory deposit insurance

Trailing stops

Bonuses

Interest on margin

Fixed spread

Variable spread