Forex and futures trading can cost you everything. No broker changes that. A broker's job is execution, custody, tools, and support. Everything else is on you.
AvaTrade is a market maker regulated in nine jurisdictions, operating since 2006. Client capital and company capital never mix. Yours is at Barclays. EUR/USD spreads run about 0.9 pips, no commission.
MT4 and MT5 handle the core trading. AvaTradeGO covers mobile. WebTrader runs in browsers. AvaOptions does forex options. DupliTrade and ZuluTrade handle copy trading. The majority will pick MT4 or MT5 and never open the others.
Available markets include forex, CFDs, commodities, cryptocurrencies, and vanilla options. Strong forex execution. CFDs are a different story — most retail traders don't come out ahead.
Standard accounts are commission-free with a $100 minimum deposit. As a market maker, they profit on spreads and swaps. Position traders benefit. Scalpers need cheaper options.
With AvaProtect, losses during the coverage period are refunded. You only pay the protection fee.
AvaTrade's demo doesn't expire. Most brokers shut theirs off after a month. Learning resources cover video courses from beginner to advanced, weekly webinars, and daily market reviews.
EU leverage is capped at 1:30 by ESMA. Outside the EU, up click here to 1:400 on forex. Withdrawals process within 24 hours at no charge. Support runs through physical offices in multiple countries.
Best for position traders, beginners using the education and demo, options traders, and copy traders. Scalpers chasing minimal spreads and ECN-only traders should look at alternatives.
You can lose more than you deposit. Past results mean nothing going forward. Trade only with money you've accepted losing.