AvaTrade
AvaTrade is an Irish broker active since 2006, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, FSCA and ADGM's FSRA, offering simple commission-free accounts and third-party copy trading.
Leveraged trading carries a high level of risk and you may lose all of your capital.
Key facts
- Trading platforms
- MT4MT5WebTraderAvaTradeGOAvaOptions
- Account types
- RetailProfessionalIslamic
- Instruments
- ForexMetalsEnergiesIndicesStocksETFsBondsOptionsCrypto
- Deposit & withdrawal
- Bank CardBank TransferE-wallets
- Features
- Accepts IraniansPersian supportIslamic accountCopy tradingDemo account
Score breakdown
Each criterion is rated 0–5 by our editorial team.
- Trust & Regulation4.6
- Fees & Costs3.8
- Platform & UX4.3
- Deposit & Withdrawal4.0
- Support4.1
- Features & Range4.1
Full review
AvaTrade was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. It is a well-known market-maker broker focused on simple accounts and a broad platform choice.
AVA Trade EU Ltd is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (C53877), and group entities hold licences in Australia (ASIC 406684), South Africa (FSCA 45984), Abu Dhabi (FSRA 190018), Japan, Israel, Cyprus and the British Virgin Islands. International clients are typically onboarded via the BVI entity with leverage up to 1:400.
AvaTrade offers a commission-free standard account; EUR/USD spreads start around 0.9 pips. Besides MT4 and MT5 there is a web platform, the AvaTradeGO app and AvaOptions for FX options. Copy trading is available via DupliTrade, ZuluTrade and AvaSocial.
The minimum deposit is $100, and an inactivity fee applies after three months. Funding is via cards, bank transfer and e-wallets. AvaTrade does not accept residents of Iran.
Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Pros & cons
- Licensed by many regulators incl. Central Bank of Ireland and ASIC
- Wide platform choice incl. AvaOptions
- Copy trading via several services
- Islamic account
- Good education
- Spreads wider than ECN brokers
- Inactivity and administration fees
- No raw-spread account
- Does not accept residents of Iran
Licences & regulation
Tier 1 means the strictest oversight.
| Regulator | Authority | Tier | Licence no. |
|---|---|---|---|
🇮🇪CBI Central Bank of Ireland | Central Bank of Ireland | Tier 1 | C53877 |
🇦🇺ASIC Australian Securities & Investments Commission | Australian Securities & Investments Commission | Tier 1 | 406684 |
🇨🇾CySEC Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission | Tier 1 | — |
🇯🇵JFSA Japan Financial Services Agency | Japan Financial Services Agency | Tier 1 | — |
🇿🇦FSCA Financial Sector Conduct Authority | Financial Sector Conduct Authority | Tier 2 | 45984 |
🇦🇪FSRA Financial Services Regulatory Authority (ADGM) | Financial Services Regulatory Authority (ADGM) | Tier 2 | 190018 |
🇻🇬FSC-BVI BVI Financial Services Commission | BVI Financial Services Commission | Tier 3 | — |
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