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AvaTrade

Ava Trade Markets Ltd · Dublin, Ireland

Multi-licensed broker offering MT4/MT5, vanilla options and copy trading.

Regulated3 tier-1 regulators5 regulator alertsEst. 2006
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5 regulator alerts against AvaTrade, none in the last two years.

Regulators say these AvaTrade companies or websites aren't authorised in their countries. See the alerts

Licences (8)

Which company you sign up with depends on where you live. Your protections (compensation scheme, leverage limits, negative balance protection) come from that company's regulator.

Score breakdown

Regulation strength 40%
8.7
Licence status 20%
10.0
Track record 15%
10.0
Transparency 15%
7.0
Regulator alerts 10%
4.5

Weighted total: 8.5 / 10, ranked #17 of 30. How we score

  • Regulation strength: Based on the strongest regulator licensing the broker, plus extra tier-1 and tier-2 licences.
  • Licence status: Whether any licence has been revoked or has expired.
  • Track record: Years in business: 0.5 points per year, up to 10.
  • Transparency: Publicly listed parent, licences disclosed, head office published, client money segregated.
  • Regulator alerts: Deductions for regulator alerts against the broker's own companies or websites.

Regulator alerts (5)

DateRegulatorName as publishedSource
7 May 2024SC (MY)
Malaysia		AvatradeSource ↗
21 Mar 2024NSSMC
Ukraine		AvaTradeSource ↗
27 May 2020CVM
Brazil		AVA TRADE LTDSource ↗
18 Dec 2014AMF (QC)
Canada (Quebec)		AvatradeSource ↗
4 Jun 2014OSC
Canada (Ontario)		Ava Trade Limited doing business as www.avatrade.comSource ↗

Scam sites impersonating AvaTrade

These alerts are about fraudsters copying the broker's name. They don't count against its score. Always check the website address before you log in or deposit.

  • AvaTrade (no relation to avatrade.ca) (m.aavat-radee.cc): BCSC, 26 Jun 2026 · source

Overview

AvaTrade is a Dublin-headquartered broker with companies licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, South Africa's FSCA, Japan's FSA, Abu Dhabi's FSRA, the Israel Securities Authority and the BVI FSC. It's one of the few CFD brokers that also offers vanilla options (AvaOptions), and supports copy trading through AvaSocial and DupliTrade.

Who it suits: Traders who want an EU-licensed broker that offers options and copy trading alongside standard MetaTrader platforms.

Company information

CompanyAva Trade Markets Ltd
HeadquartersDublin, Ireland
Founded2006
Stock listingPrivate company
Websitewww.avatrade.com
US clientsNot accepted

Trading conditions

Minimum deposit$100
Maximum leverage30:1 retail (EU / Australia); up to 400:1 offshore
PlatformsAvaTradeGO, AvaOptions, AvaSocial, MT4, MT5, WebTrader
Instruments1,250+ instruments: forex, stocks, indices, commodities, bonds, crypto, vanilla options, ETFs

Pros & cons

Pros

  • EU licence through the Central Bank of Ireland
  • Vanilla options trading (rare among CFD brokers)
  • Copy trading via AvaSocial and DupliTrade
  • MT4, MT5 and proprietary apps

Cons

  • Inactivity and administration fees
  • Spreads are mid-range
  • International clients may be onboarded to the offshore BVI entity

Frequently asked questions

Is AvaTrade regulated?

Yes. AvaTrade companies hold licences from ASIC, CBI, JFSA, CySEC, FSCA, FSRA, ISA, BVI FSC (8 licences in our database). Your protection depends on which AvaTrade company you open an account with, so check that company on the regulator's register before you deposit.

Is AvaTrade safe?

AvaTrade has a score of 8.5/10. Regulators in Brazil, Canada (Ontario), Canada (Quebec), Malaysia, Ukraine have issued 5 regulator alerts saying AvaTrade companies or websites aren't authorised to offer services there (most recent: 7 May 2024). Only open an account if the broker is allowed to operate where you live.

Which AvaTrade company will I open an account with?

It depends on where you live. The companies in our database are: AVA Trade EU Ltd (CBI, Ireland); Ava Capital Markets Australia Pty Ltd (ASIC, Australia); Ava Capital Markets Pty Ltd (FSCA, South Africa); Ava Trade Middle East Ltd (FSRA, UAE (Abu Dhabi)); ATrade Ltd (ISA, Israel); DT Direct Investment Hub Ltd (CySEC, Cyprus (EU)); AVA Trade Ltd (BVI FSC, British Virgin Islands). Clients outside the UK, EU and Australia are often onboarded to an offshore company with weaker protection.

Does AvaTrade accept US clients?

No. AvaTrade doesn't accept US residents.

What's the minimum deposit and maximum leverage at AvaTrade?

Minimum deposit: $100. Maximum leverage: 30:1 retail (EU / Australia); up to 400:1 offshore.

Which platforms does AvaTrade offer?

AvaTradeGO, AvaOptions, AvaSocial, MT4, MT5, WebTrader.

CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money quickly because of leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Make sure you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Licence data checked 12 Oct 2026. Details can change; always confirm on the regulator's register.