Founded
2006 Dublin, Ireland
A globally regulated, all-rounder broker with wide platform choice and options trading.
AvaTrade is a heavily regulated all-rounder — nine-plus jurisdictions — with an unusually wide platform choice: MT4, MT5, its own apps, plus AvaOptions for vanilla options and social trading via ZuluTrade and DupliTrade.
The score, by criterion
AvaTrade is one of the most widely licensed brokers we assess — authorised across nine-plus jurisdictions, anchored by the EU's Central Bank of Ireland and Australia's ASIC, with segregated funds and negative-balance protection for retail clients.
| Regulator | Jurisdiction | Licence / reg. no. | Legal entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of Ireland | Ireland (EU) | C53877 | AVA Trade EU Limited |
| ASIC | Australia | AFSL 406684 | Ava Capital Markets Australia Pty Ltd |
| FSCA | South Africa | 45984 | Ava Capital Markets Pty Ltd |
| FSA / FFAJ | Japan | 1662 / 1574 | Ava Trade Japan K.K. |
| FRSA (ADGM) | Abu Dhabi | 190018 | Ava Trade Middle East Ltd |
| ISA | Israel | 514666577 | ATrade Ltd |
| BVI FSC | British Virgin Islands | SIBA/L/13/1049 | Ava Trade Markets Ltd |
| CySEC | Cyprus (EU) | 347/17 | DT Direct Investment Hub Ltd |
| CMA | Kenya | 262 | Ava Trade Kenya Limited |
AvaTrade is spread-based with no separate commission, with EUR/USD around 0.9 pips (fixed-spread options vary). Costs are fair for an all-rounder, though watch the inactivity and annual administration fees on dormant accounts.
Few brokers offer this much choice: MT4, MT5, the proprietary AvaTradeGO and WebTrader, and AvaOptions for vanilla options, plus social trading through ZuluTrade and DupliTrade — across 1,250+ instruments.
A versatile pick for traders who want heavy regulation and platform flexibility — including options and copy trading — in one place. Those chasing raw ECN spreads, or who want to own physical shares, should look elsewhere.
Trading forex & CFDs carries a high risk of loss — between 74% and 89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. This is independent editorial analysis, not financial advice or a recommendation to trade. Figures such as spreads and licences were verified as of August 2026 and may change; always confirm current terms and licence status in the regulator's own register.