AvaTrade combines retail foreign-exchange and CFD trading with dedicated options and futures platforms. Its account structure is best read in two layers: the local company providing the account, and the platform and product contract used to trade. The practical tables focus on its Irish investment firm and EU retail CFD terms, while selected international entities and separate group products are identified separately.[2][6][9][10]
Accounts & headline costs
Sections ↑Account comparison01
Product and account routes
| Route | What is traded | Practical distinction |
|---|---|---|
| EU retail CFD account | Leveraged price exposure across FX and other asset classes | Retail margin limits, account-level close-out and negative balance protection apply.Source 6Source 18 |
| Professional classification | Reclassified account after assessment | AvaTrade requests two of three: relevant trading frequency, a portfolio above €500,000, or relevant financial-sector experience.Source 11 |
| AvaOptions | Currency options; calls, puts and combinations | The platform advertises more than 40 currency pairs and expiry choices from overnight to one year.Source 9 |
| AvaFutures | Exchange-traded futures | Separate offering across markets including equity indices, energy, metals and government bonds; the CFD fee table below does not describe this account.Source 10 |
| Demo account | Virtual trading | Available for learning platform functions before committing capital.Source 8 |
Products & platforms
Sections ↑Platforms & products02
Platform functions
| Platform | Main functions | Use and scope |
|---|---|---|
| WebTrader and AvaTrade app | Browser and mobile trading | WebTrader needs no desktop installation; the app supports mobile account and trade management.Source 8 |
| MetaTrader 4 | Expert Advisors and established FX charting tools | Desktop trading with automation and custom indicators.Source 8 |
| MetaTrader 5 | Additional order and analysis tools | Supports algorithmic trading and custom development.Source 8 |
| AvaOptions | Options strategies and portfolio risk tools | Combines strike and expiry selection with premium-based stop and limit orders.Source 9 |
| AvaSocial and DupliTrade | Copy-trading connections | Service eligibility and available accounts vary by region.Source 8 |
| AvaFutures platform connections | CQG, TradingView and MetaTrader 5 | These are connections advertised for the separate futures service.Source 10 |
The practical choice is therefore wider than a standard-versus-premium label. A currency CFD, a currency option and an exchange future express different contracts, even when they reference a similar market. The account’s legal documents and instrument specification determine the applicable financing, expiry and settlement.[6][9][10]
Fees & holding costs
Sections ↑Pricing & charges03
Published CFD costs: global price page and EU account conditions
| Item | Published term | Scope or condition |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD spread | Advertised from 0.9 pips | Global-site starting quote, not a measured average or a uniform EU rate. Other rows in this section use the cited account or instrument documents.Source 7 |
| Minimum MetaTrader FX size | 0.01 lot | The financial-instruments index specifies the minimum lot size; the instrument and platform determine the contract value.Source 15 |
| Overnight financing | Instrument-specific premium | Positions held across rollover may receive or incur financing. Rates are shown in instrument information.Source 12 |
| Inactivity charge | US$50, €50 or £50 | Applies after three consecutive months without use and for each further three-month inactive period, in the relevant account currency.Source 12 |
| Annual administration charge | US$100, €100 or £100 | A separate charge after twelve consecutive months without use; distinct from the quarterly inactivity charge.Source 12 |
| AvaProtect | Optional upfront premium | Available for specified FX, gold and silver trades on WebTrader and mobile. Price depends on the trade and protection period.Source 17 |
Execution & trading rules
Sections ↑Trading & service hours04
Published hours and rollover calendar
| Market or event | Time or rule | Timezone and qualification |
|---|---|---|
| General trading week | Sunday 21:00 to Friday 21:00 | GMT, as posted on the contact page. Individual instruments have their own sessions and holiday changes.Source 16 |
| FX daily rollover | Possible pause around 22:00 GMT; 21:00 during US daylight time | The financial-instruments index identifies the daily interruption around end of day.Source 15 |
| Weekend financing on MetaTrader | FX, gold and silver generally Wednesday | USD/TRY and USD/CAD are listed for Thursday; other non-FX instruments for Friday.Source 15 |
| Currency-option expiry | 10:00 New York time | European-style options; the index says trading ends 24 hours before expiry.Source 15 |
| Selected crypto CFDs | 24 hours, seven days | Listed for MetaTrader; instrument availability and maintenance windows still govern.Source 15 |
Deposits, withdrawals & transfers
Sections ↑Account comparison05
Funding and withdrawals
| Item | Published arrangement | Operational detail |
|---|---|---|
| Card deposit minimum | 100 units of the supported deposit currency | The guide lists USD, EUR, GBP and AUD; GBP is restricted to UK clients and AUD to Australian clients.Source 13 |
| Bank-transfer minimum | Public pages disagree: 100 versus 500 units | The funding guide states 100; the regional comparison states 500. Use the transfer instructions issued for the actual account.Source 13Source 14 |
| Deposit methods | Cards and bank transfers | The funding guide excludes e-wallets for EU and Australian clients.Source 13 |
| Broker funding fees | No broker deposit or withdrawal charge advertised | Bank, intermediary and currency-conversion costs may depend on the payment route.Source 14 |
| Withdrawal processing | Usually 1–2 working days after verification | Bank receipt is additional; the guide allows up to ten working days for wire receipt.Source 13 |
| Withdrawal destination | Return the original deposit to its source first | Profits may use another permitted method in the same customer’s name.Source 13 |
Protection & regulation
Sections ↑Protections & eligibility06
EU retail CFD protections
| Protection | Rule or amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Opening leverage limits | 30:1 major FX; 20:1 other FX, gold and major indices | The Irish measure requires progressively higher margin for other asset classes.Source 18 |
| Other CFD margin minima | 10% other commodities and non-major indices; 20% shares; 50% crypto | Equivalent maximum leverage of 10:1, 5:1 and 2:1 respectively.Source 18 |
| Account close-out and loss limit | Close-out below half the minimum initial margin; negative balance protection | These rules concern retail CFD accounts offered in or from Ireland.Source 18 |
| Client money | Segregation under the EU entity’s arrangements | The register permits the firm to hold client money; the CFD document describes separation of retail funds.Source 3Source 6 |
| Irish investor compensation | 90% of eligible net loss, capped at €20,000 | Applies to an eligible investment firm’s inability to return money or instruments, rather than losses caused by market performance.Source 19 |
Opening an account & support
Sections ↑AvaTrade’s published process first directs a service problem to Client Support. To escalate formally, the customer downloads the Complaint Form from Legal Documents and emails the completed form with supporting evidence to [email protected]. The help page distinguishes an ordinary support conversation from a recorded formal complaint. The contracting company’s complaint policy determines the applicable external escalation route; another AvaTrade jurisdiction’s ombudsman should not be substituted.[21]
Additional services
Sections ↑AvaProtect is a paid trading feature for a selected period. Its terms can reimburse qualifying losses during that period, excluding the premium; a position still open at expiry continues without that cover. It is separate from the statutory arrangements for client money and investment-firm failure.[17]
Company background & evidence
Sections ↑Broker essentials07
AvaTrade at a glance
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Business history | Brand founded in 2006 | The company identifies Dublin, Ireland, as its headquarters.Source 1 |
| EU account company | AVA Trade EU Limited | Irish private company, number 460012; distinct from the wider group.Source 5 |
| Core product range | FX and CFDs on indices, shares, commodities and crypto assets | CFDs settle a price difference and do not deliver the underlying asset. Product availability depends on the account.Source 6 |
| Specialist offerings | AvaOptions and AvaFutures | Dedicated options and exchange-traded futures propositions use different contract and pricing arrangements.Source 9Source 10 |
| Recent corporate development | FXCM acquisition agreement announced 9 October 2026 | AvaTrade agreed to acquire most of FXCM’s business; completion was not announced.Source 20 |
Key numbers08
AVA Trade EU Limited: disclosed 2024 capital
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting scope | Irish company only; year ended 31 December 2024 | The disclosure is on a solo basis, rather than consolidated AvaTrade group accounts.Source 5 |
| Own funds | €5.451 million | Disclosed entirely as Common Equity Tier 1 capital.Source 5 |
| Capital requirement | €1.559 million | The company reports a capital adequacy ratio of 349.73%.Source 5 |
| Segregated client money | €66.105 million | Regulatory rolling-average client-money amount reported for December 2024; not a month-end or current group balance.Source 5 |
The public capital report gives useful evidence about the Irish operating company’s resources at a stated date. It does not supply consolidated group revenue, profit or an acquisition valuation. The distinction matters when assessing a brand whose product platforms and regulated businesses extend beyond Ireland.[5]
- Headquarters
- Dublin, Ireland
- Founded
- 2006 (brand history)
Legal entities & licences
These are source-dated records, not a blanket assessment of the broker. Read each issuer, identifier, status and scope together.
AVA Trade EU Limited
IrelandSource 3
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of IrelandC53877 | Authorised | Checked 9 Oct 2026Official MiFID entry checked on 9 October 2026; authorisation and client-money permission shown. Product and cross-border permissions remain those specified in the entry.Source 3 |
Ava Capital Markets Australia Pty Ltd
AustraliaSource 2
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Securities and Investments Commission406684 | Not verified | Checked 9 Oct 2026Reference disclosed by the broker. A readable current ASIC permission record was not obtained; this field records the verification limit, not a finding that the entity is unauthorised.Source 2 |
D.T. Direct Investment Hub Ltd
| Issuer & identifier | Recorded status | Date & scope |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission347/17 | Authorised | Checked 9 Oct 2026Current approved-firm list retrieved on 9 October 2026. The entity is separately incorporated; its permissions and contracting role must be read for the particular service.Source 4 |
Sources & further reading
- AvaTrade company background AvaTrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- AvaTrade regulatory entities AvaTrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- AVA Trade EU Limited: MiFID register entry C53877 Central Bank of Ireland · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Cypriot investment firms: D.T. Direct Investment Hub Ltd, 347/17 Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- AVA Trade EU Limited: Disclosures and Market Discipline Report, year ended 31 December 2024 AVA Trade EU Limited · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Key information document: contracts for difference, 1 January 2025 AVA Trade EU Limited · 1 Jan 2025 · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Forex product page and advertised starting spread AvaTrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- AvaTrade trading platforms AvaTrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- AvaOptions: FX options and platform functions AvaTrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- AvaFutures: exchange-traded futures offering AvaTrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Professional client criteria AvaTrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- AvaTrade fees and charges AvaTrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- AvaTrade withdrawals and deposits AvaTrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Regional account and regulation comparison AvaTrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Financial instruments index: forex, contract and rollover notes AvaTrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Contact and general trading hours AvaTrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- AvaProtect: charge, instruments and protection period AvaTrade · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Central Bank CFD Intervention Measure, effective 1 August 2019 Central Bank of Ireland · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Compensation schemes for consumers of authorised firms Central Bank of Ireland · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- AvaTrade agrees to acquire a majority of FXCM business: issuer release distributed by Business Wire AvaTrade via Business Wire; hosted by AFP · 9 Oct 2026 · Accessed 9 Oct 2026
- Formal complaint submission AvaTrade · Accessed 15 Oct 2026
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