AvaTrade
Multi-regulated broker with global presence
Platform Overview
AvaTrade is an Irish-headquartered multi-asset broker regulated by CBI, ASIC, JFSA, FSCA, and FSA. Established in 2006, the platform offers forex, CFDs, options, and social trading via multiple platforms including MT4, MT5, and AvaOptions.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- AVA Trade EU Ltd
- Brand Name
- AvaTrade
- Headquarters
- Ireland
- Year Established
- 2006
- Parent Company
- AVA Trade Ltd
- Publicly Listed
- No
Percentage of retail investor accounts that lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
Complex multi-entity regulatory structure
- Multi-entity corporate structure across multiple jurisdictions
Complex multi-entity corporate structure across multiple regulatory jurisdictions
Trust Dimension Breakdown
Measures the completeness and verifiability of platform disclosures including regulatory filings, operational transparency, and transparency improvement efforts.
Evaluates regulatory standing, jurisdictional oversight quality, institutional engagement, and regulatory tier classification.
Assesses fund safety mechanisms, complaint history, complaint resolution track record, and customer service quality.
Reflects market standing, research commentary, expert-assessed execution quality, and liquidity reliability.
Evaluates platform uptime, technical reliability, customer service responsiveness, and operational transparency.
Measures industry contribution through education initiatives, research collaboration, ESG programs, and investor awareness efforts.
Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Legal Entities
Regulatory References
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Reputation Summary
432 Overall Score
Areas of Concern (0.45% resolved)
Avg. response (0.42%)
Strengths
- Low entry barriers for new traders
Areas of Concern
- Very low complaint resolution rate
- Poor response rate to consumer inquiries
- Regulatory warnings issued in multiple jurisdictions
- Fund segregation practices unclear
Expert Consensus
Significant concerns raised by multiple experts regarding operational transparency and fund segregation practices.
IFCCI Verdict
Elevated attention indicated. Multiple unresolved observations and limited regulatory engagement documented. Platform has not claimed or verified their IPTI profile.
Community Verdict
Regulatory Licenses
CBI
- License Number
- C53877
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- License Type
- Full Licence
ASIC
- License Number
- 406684
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- License Type
- AFSL
JFSA
- License Number
- Registered
- Jurisdiction
- Japan
- License Type
- Type I
FSCA
- License Number
- 45984
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- License Type
- FSP
FSA
- License Number
- SD024
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- License Type
- Securities Dealer
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.9 pips |
| GBP/USD | 1.2 pips |
| USD/JPY | 1.0 pips |
| XAU/USD | 0.35 pips |
- Commission
- Zero (Standard); from $0.60/lot (Professional)
- Inactivity Fee
- $50 after 3 months inactivity
- Deposit Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-5 business days
Technology Stack
Technology Stack
Platform Infrastructure
Technical
- Server Locations
- DublinSydneyTokyo
- Average Execution Speed
- < 40ms
Safety & Protection
- Compensation Scheme
- ICF (Ireland)
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, French, Portuguese
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmailPhone
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferCredit CardSkrillNetellerPayPal
Community Snapshot
Category Breakdown
Platform Responses
Inactivity Fee Notification Process Update
AvaTrade acknowledges that while our inactivity fee policy is clearly stated in our terms and conditions, the lack of proactive notification before fee application did not meet our own standards for client communication. We have implemented an automated email notification system that sends reminders at 60 days and 30 days before the inactivity threshold is reached. Clients who were charged without prior notification during the affected period have been offered fee refunds as a goodwill gesture.
IFCCI commends the platform's proactive remediation approach. The new notification system has been verified as operational. Fee refund program confirmed with the affected complainant.
IFCCI Research Responses
Research Timeline
IFCCI's analysis of this platform's social trading feature reveals that 78% of 'Popular Investors' display positive 12-month returns in promotional materials, yet only 34% maintain positive returns over a rolling 36-month period when adjusted for survivorship bias. Consumers engaging with copy-trading services should exercise caution when evaluating performance metrics, as short-term track records may not be indicative of sustained profitability. Research observations indicate that consumers review maximum drawdown data alongside return figures.
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:400 | Up to 1:200 |
| Spread Type | Fixed / Variable | Variable |
| Execution Model | Market Maker | Market Maker |
| Year Established | 2006 | 1974 |
| Trading Products | 9 | 10 |
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