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AvaTrade is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2006, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. It is regulated by CBI (licence C53877), ASIC (licence 406684), FSCA (licence 45984), FSA (licence 1662), ADGM (licence 190018), ISA (licence 514666577), BVI-FSC (licence SIBA/L/13/1049). The EUR/USD spread starts from 0.9 pips on a spread-only market-maker model — no separate commission, costs are built into the spread. The minimum deposit is $100. The broker offers 1,260+ tradable instruments. MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are available. This page shows verified regulation data, a full trade cost breakdown, and how AvaTrade compares to 100 other brokers on real trading fees.
| Regulator | Licence number | Legal entity | Max leverage | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBI Tier 3 — Offshore |
C53877 |
AvaTrade EU Ltd | 30:1 | IE, DE, FR, ES, IT, NL, PL, AT, BE, PT +18 more |
| ASIC Tier 1 — Strict |
406684 |
Ava Capital Markets Australia Pty Ltd | 30:1 | AU, NZ |
| FSCA Tier 2 — Standard |
45984 |
Ava Capital Markets Pty Ltd | 400:1 | ZA |
| FSA Tier 3 — Offshore |
1662 |
Ava Trade Japan K.K. | 25:1 | JP |
| ADGM Tier 1 — Strict |
190018 |
AvaTrade Middle East Ltd | 400:1 | AE, SA, KW, QA, BH, OM |
| ISA Tier 3 — Offshore |
514666577 |
AvaTrade Ltd (Israel) | 30:1 | IL |
| BVI-FSC Tier 3 — Offshore |
SIBA/L/13/1049 |
Ava Trade Ltd | 400:1 | BR, MX, AR, IN, NG, KE, EG, MY, TH, VN +7 more |
| Hold duration | Spread cost | Commission | Swap (est.) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday (no overnight) | $9.00 | $0.00 | — | $9.00 |
| 1 night | $9.00 | $0.00 | $6.50 | $15.50 |
| 3 nights | $9.00 | $0.00 | $19.50 | $28.50 |
| 1 week | $9.00 | $0.00 | $45.50 | $54.50 |
| 1 month | $9.00 | $0.00 | $195.00 | $204.00 |
Swap rates are industry-typical estimates. Actual overnight rates vary per broker and change with interest rates. Commission is estimated from spread profile (Market Maker).
| Rank | Broker | Spread | Spread $ | Commission | Swap (est.) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepperstone | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 2 | IC Markets | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 3 | FP Markets | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 4 | Exness | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 5 | Tickmill | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 6 | Eightcap | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 7 | RoboForex | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 8 | LiteFinance | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 51 | AvaTrade | 0.9 pips | $9.00 | $0.00 | $6.50 | $15.50 |
| MetaTrader | MT4 & MT5 available |
| Copy trading | Yes |
| Real stock ownership | No (CFD only) |
| Retail loss rate | 71% of retail accounts lose money |
| Inactivity fee | USD50/month after 3 months |
| Headquarters | Dublin, Ireland |
| Founded | 2006 |
Data sourced from official regulator registers (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, MAS and others), verified 2026-09-15. Spread figures are typical/minimum and may differ on live accounts. Trade cost estimates use standard lot sizes and typical industry swap rates. This page does not constitute financial advice. Read full AvaTrade review →