Pros
- Supervised by the Central Bank of Ireland + multiple global entities; founded 2006
- Full platform selection (MT4/MT5/AvaTradeGO/AvaOptions)
- Broad instrument coverage including options
Cons
- A private company — financial transparency more limited than a public company
- Some clients via offshore entities
- Leverage is high-risk
Feature summary
CategoryForex
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailable
PlatformMetaTrader 4/5, AvaTradeGO (mobile), AvaOptions, WebTrader
InstrumentsForex, Commodity CFDs, Stock index CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Cryptocurrency, Bonds
SupportLive chat, email & phone (market hours)
Regulation statusSupervised by the Central Bank of Ireland as its primary regulator (mentioned by Wikipedia in the context of an acquisition blocked by this regulator). Operates multiple entities globally — license status per entity not verified in detail.
Fee modelSpread model — details not yet verified
Estimated cost per lotSpread — varies, not yet verified
Risk & regulation notes
A private company (not public), so financial transparency is more limited than exchange-listed brokers. Leveraged forex/CFD trading remains high-risk.
Primary sources
Product facts are summarized from the broker's official materials. A broker's own claims are not automatically treated as independent verification.
Update history
- 2026-08-01
Research from Wikipedia: company profile, founders, name history (Ava FX → AvaTrade), and primary regulator (Central Bank of Ireland).