AVAvaTrade at a glance
- Best for: Fixed-spread cost certainty
- SpreadScout score: 3.8 / 10
- Regulation: CBI, ASIC, FSCA, ADGM
- Spreads from: 0.9 pips (fixed) · Min deposit: $100 · Max leverage: 1:400
- Fixed spreads — no widening on news events
- 19-year operating history
Overview: who AvaTrade is best for
AvaTrade’s 0.9-pip fixed spread on EUR/USD means the cost per lot is circa $9.00 — regardless of market conditions. During normal sessions, that is more expensive than every ECN broker in our ranking. During high-impact news events, when ECN spreads can spike to 3–5+ pips momentarily, AvaTrade’s fixed pricing holds steady.
Whether that trade-off is worth it depends entirely on your trading style. If you trade through news events or hold positions across volatile sessions, fixed pricing eliminates the spread-widening risk that ECN traders absorb. If you trade during calm London hours, you are overpaying by $1.80–$2.80 per lot versus IC Markets.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Fixed spreads — no widening on news events
- 19-year operating history
- Regulated across 6 jurisdictions
- AvaOptions for vanilla FX options
Cons
- 0.9 pips fixed is more expensive than ECN in calm markets
- $100 minimum deposit
- $50/quarter inactivity fee after 3 months
- No raw/ECN account
Fees & spreads
Fixed 0.9 pips EUR/USD = circa $9.00 per lot, all-in. No commission. No raw/ECN option. Inactivity fee is $50/quarter after 3 months — the highest in our dataset. $100 minimum deposit. Islamic accounts available.
| Cost (EUR/USD) | AvaTrade | IC Markets | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread — standard | 0.9 pips (fixed) | 0.8 pips (typical) | 1.0 pips (typical) |
| Spread — raw/ECN | n/a (fixed-spread model) | 0.0–0.1 pips (typical) | 0.07–0.1 pips (typical) |
| Commission | None — spread only | $3.50/side ($7.00 round-turn); cTrader $3.00/side | $3.50/side ($7.00 round-turn); cTrader $3.00/side |
| All-in cost / lot | circa $9.00 per lot | circa $7.20 per lot | circa $7.70 per lot |
| Minimum deposit | $100 | $200 | $0 |
Spreads live-sampled on EUR/USD during the London session. Figures are typical, not guaranteed.
Key facts at a glance
Markets you can trade
Platforms & tools
MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO (mobile), AvaOptions (vanilla FX options) and DupliTrade (copy trading). No cTrader or TradingView. AvaOptions is the unique product — vanilla options on FX pairs are available at very few retail brokers.
Is AvaTrade safe? Regulation & protection
Short answer: AvaTrade is a regulated, mid-tier choice. It is regulated by CBI, ASIC, FSCA, ADGM and holds client money in segregated accounts, with negative-balance protection. It is not authorised by the UK FCA, so UK residents should confirm onboarding eligibility and note that FSCS cover may not apply — ICCL up to EUR 20,000 (CBI entity).
CBI Ireland (C53877), ASIC (406684), FSCA (45984), ADGM and FSA Japan. CBI regulation provides EU MiFID II protections. ICC Ireland covers up to EUR 20,000. 19-year operating history — one of the longest in the industry.
Deposits & withdrawals
1–2 business days internal processing. Bank transfers arrive in 2–5 business days. No withdrawal fees. Minimum withdrawal $100.
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