Ireland
MetaTrader 5Standard
- Advertised minimum · Spread
- 0.9 pips
- Commission
- 0 USD / lot · per side
Broker research profile
AvaTrade
- Our rating
- 4.6 / 5
- Operating since
- 2006
MetaTrader, AvaOptions and proprietary apps serve different CFD and options workflows.
AvaTradeForex
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MetaTrader, AvaOptions and proprietary apps serve different CFD and options workflows.
Choosing an account: Retail / AvaOptions
Platforms in practice: MT4 / MT5 / AvaOptions
- Customer support
- Excellent
Mon–Fri · 05:00–21:00 GMT
- Beginner usability
- Good
- Interface quality
- Good
- Operating since
- 2006
- Headquarters
- Dublin
- Group headquarters country
- Ireland
- Minimum deposit
- 100 USD · Standard
Platforms
MetaTrader 4MetaTrader 5WebTraderAvaTrade mobileAvaOptionsAvaSocialDupliTrade
Choosing an account
Retail / AvaOptions
| Choosing an account | Minimum deposit | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 100 USD | — |
Compare spread plus commission for the same account and platform; a lower spread alone is not a lower total cost.
Account types
Islamic / swap-free
Available, subject to terms
- Overnight-fee exemption lasts up to 5 days; longer holdings may incur charges. Verification and funding are required before application; some instruments are excluded and Forex spreads may be higher.
Platforms in practice
MT4 / MT5 / AvaOptions
Desktop MetaTrader supports Expert Advisors; mobile and browser tools are not equivalent automation environments.
Costs
Advertised minimum spreads are not average or live spreads.
Other costs and conditions
Compare spread plus commission for the same account and platform; a lower spread alone is not a lower total cost.
| Inactivity / administration | 50 USD After 3 months of inactivity; quarterly charge. Unless prohibited by applicable law.Applies to: AvaTrade · USD |
|---|---|
| Inactivity / administration | 100 USD After 12 months of inactivity; annual administration charge. Unless prohibited by applicable law.Applies to: AvaTrade · USD |
| Currency conversion | Not confirmed |
| Deposit / withdrawal charges | Not confirmed |
| Overnight / holding costs | Variable; depends on instrument and holding period. |
| Platform / data / custody | Not confirmed |
Opening and funding
Apply with the broker, complete its identity checks, then select account, currency and payment method. Opening and payment minimums are separate.
Broker processing is distinct from bank or blockchain settlement. No universal arrival time is confirmed.
Account entity and protection
The contracting company determines applicable safeguards. Group licences are not interchangeable; the onboarding entity is not confirmed here.
Segregation, negative-balance protection and compensation eligibility have not been confirmed for every account entity.
Questions about AvaTrade
How do Retail / AvaOptions differ at AvaTrade?
Standard: 100 USD Compare spread plus commission for the same account and platform; a lower spread alone is not a lower total cost.
Can I use MT4 / MT5 / AvaOptions with AvaTrade?
MT4 / MT5 / AvaOptions. Desktop MetaTrader supports Expert Advisors; mobile and browser tools are not equivalent automation environments.
Instruments and assets
Product comparedForex
Instrument typeCFDs
ForexIndicesMetalsEnergyCommoditiesShare CFDsETF CFDsBondsCrypto
Leverage
Leverage depends on entity, instrument and account.
Forex
Up to 1:30Retail · Ava Capital Markets Australia Pty Ltd
Metals
Up to 1:20Retail · Ava Capital Markets Australia Pty Ltd
Indices
Up to 1:20Retail · Ava Capital Markets Australia Pty Ltd
Energy
Up to 1:10Retail · Ava Capital Markets Australia Pty Ltd
Crypto
Up to 1:2Retail · Ava Capital Markets Australia Pty Ltd
The practical details.
Terms vary by legal entity, account and payment method.
Deposits
Debit / credit cardBank transferNetellerSkrillWebMoney
Neteller
SkrillDeposit processing
- Debit / credit card · Processing time: Instant
- Indicative estimate
- E-wallets · Processing time: Up to 24 hours
- Bank transfer · Arrival time: Up to 10 business days
Withdrawals
Withdrawal processing
- Most requests · Processing time: Typically 1 business days
- Bank transfer · Arrival time: Up to 10 business days
- After broker processing
Restricted countries
BelgiumCubaIranNorth KoreaSyriaUnited StatesNew ZealandRussiaBelarusLebanonYemenIsle of ManUnited KingdomJerseyGuernseyAfghanistanAlgeriaIraqPalestinian TerritoriesIndiaSomalia
Belgium
Cuba
Iran
North Korea
Syria
United States
New Zealand
Russia
Belarus
Lebanon
Yemen
Isle of Man
United Kingdom
Jersey
Guernsey
Afghanistan
Algeria
Iraq
Palestinian Territories
India
SomaliaUser reviews
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Jurisdiction and licences
AVA Trade EU Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- IE
- Regulator
- Central Bank of Ireland
- Licence or registration
- C53877Financial licence
- Separate legal entity; permissions do not cover every group account.
DT Direct Investment Hub Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- CY
- Regulator
- CySEC
- Licence or registration
- 347/17Financial licence
- Separate legal entity; permissions do not cover every group account.
Ava Capital Markets Australia Pty Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- AU
- Regulator
- ASIC
- Licence or registration
- 406684Financial licence
- Separate legal entity; permissions do not cover every group account.
Ava Trade Markets Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- VG
- Regulator
- FSC
- Licence or registration
- SIBA/L/13/1049Financial licence
- Separate legal entity; permissions do not cover every group account.
Ava Trade Japan K.K.
- Jurisdiction
- JP
- Regulator
- FSA
- Licence or registration
- 1662Financial licence
- Separate legal entity; permissions do not cover every group account.
Ava Capital Markets (Pty) Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- ZA
- Regulator
- FSCA
- Licence or registration
- 45984Representative
- Intermediary only; BVI entity Ava Trade Markets Ltd is the product issuer.
Ava Trade Middle East Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- AE
- Regulator
- ADGM FSRA
- Licence or registration
- 190018Financial licence
- Separate legal entity; permissions do not cover every group account.
Ava Trade Kenya Limited
- Jurisdiction
- KE
- Regulator
- CMA
- Licence or registration
- 262Financial licence
- Separate legal entity; permissions do not cover every group account.
Ava Trade Japan K.K.
- Jurisdiction
- JP
- Regulator
- FFAJ
- Licence or registration
- 1574Professional membership
- Professional association membership; not a government financial licence.
Ava Trade Markets Ltd Colombia representative office
- Jurisdiction
- CO
- Regulator
- SFC
- Licence or registration
- 0261 of 2024Representative
- Marketing representative office; not a local brokerage licence.
