AvaTrade international documentation · entity varies
AvaTrade Review
AvaTrade gives you several ways to trade, including its browser platform, MetaTrader and a separate options platform. Its inactivity and administration terms deserve particular attention if you trade infrequently.
- Account and funding
- 100 base units in help guide
- Platforms
- WebTrader, MT4, MT5, AvaOptions
- Legal entity or licence
- Ava Trade EU Ltd · C53877
Pros and cons
Pros
- Web and MetaTrader platform choice
- Separate platform for options
- Published fee schedule
Trade-offs
- Inactivity and administration charges can matter
- Overnight premiums differ by instrument
- Entity and account terms vary by country
Account comparison
| Account | Pricing or setup | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Live CFD account | Quoted spread and applicable overnight premiums. | Review instrument costs and order tools. |
| Demo | Simulated trading environment. | Compare platform workflows before funding. |
| AvaOptions | Separate options platform and product terms. | Review options pricing and risk separately from CFDs. |
Trading costs
AvaTrade’s fees page describes spreads and overnight premiums. For a USD account it lists a US$50 inactivity fee after three consecutive months of non-use and a US$100 annual administration fee after 12 months of non-use, subject to applicable terms. Check the schedule for your currency and legal entity.
Trading platforms
WebTrader is the browser option. MT4 and MT5 provide separate environments for indicators and automation, and AvaOptions is dedicated to options. Compare order entry, charting and supported instruments in the platform you plan to use.
Deposits and withdrawals
AvaTrade’s help centre lists an initial minimum of 100 units of the account base currency in its guidance. Check payment-specific limits, verification requirements and withdrawal rules for your region before funding.
Regulation and account protections
AvaTrade identifies AVA Trade EU Ltd as regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland under C53877. Its other entities operate under different agreements. Confirm the company shown during registration.
Check the regulator’s register and your client agreement for margin rules, client-money treatment and complaint procedures.
Frequently asked questions
When can the inactivity fee apply?
AvaTrade’s fees page lists three months of non-use as the first inactivity period, subject to applicable terms.
Is AvaOptions the same as the CFD account?
AvaOptions is a distinct platform. Review its instruments, costs and risks separately.