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This review covers:Ava Capital Markets Australia Pty LtdASIC (Australia)
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Other companies in the group
- Ava Capital Markets PtyFSCA (South Africa)
- Ava Trade Markets LtdFSC-BVI
AvaTrade in a nutshell
Group regulators
Central Bank of Ireland, CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), FSC (BVI), FSCA (South Africa), FSA and FFAJ (Japan), FSRA (Abu Dhabi), CMA (Kenya), ISA (Israel) and SFC (Colombia).
From $100
Initial deposit requirement is around $100.
Trading platforms
MT4, MT5, AvaOptions, and AvaTrade
App-store ratings
Android 4.3/5 (stored snapshots)
AvaTrade is a broker regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), the FSC (BVI), FSCA (South Africa), the FSA and FFAJ (Japan), the FSRA (Abu Dhabi), the CMA (Kenya), the ISA (Israel) and the SFC (Colombia). Minimum deposit: $100 · Platforms: MT4, MT5, AvaOptions, and AvaTrade · 7 asset classes supported.
AvaTrade group companies are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), the FSC (BVI), FSCA (South Africa), the FSA and FFAJ (Japan), the FSRA (Abu Dhabi), the CMA (Kenya), the ISA (Israel) and the SFC (Colombia); which company serves you depends on your country. Group legal entities include Ava Trade EU Ltd (Ireland), DT Direct Investment Hub Ltd (Cyprus), Ava Capital Markets Australia Pty Ltd, Ava Trade Markets Ltd (BVI), Ava Capital Markets Pty Ltd (South Africa), Ava Trade Japan K.K., Ava Trade Middle East Ltd, Ava Trade Kenya Limited and ATrade Ltd (Israel). The group is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Platforms: MT4, MT5, AvaOptions, and AvaTrade. Automated trading is supported, and features include web trading, mobile apps and Expert Advisors. CFDs cover forex, shares, ETFs, commodities, indices, bonds and cryptocurrencies. The Android app is rated 4.3/5 from 11,662 ratings.
Minimum deposit starts at $100. AvaTrade accepts deposits by credit/debit card, bank wire or bank transfer, and PayPal. Withdrawals are paid by bank transfer; any other withdrawal routes depend on your region. Accounts are opened online and include identity checks: you need a government-issued photo ID, such as a passport, and a proof of address, such as a bank statement or utility bill.
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Is AvaTrade right for you?
Best for
- Traders who want MT4, MT5, AvaOptions, and AvaTrade's own web or mobile tools
- Multi-asset CFD traders comparing seven market categories
- Prospective clients who want a free demo before committing live funds
Avoid if
- You want every group entity to be under the same top-tier regulator; the group also uses offshore jurisdictions
- You need one leverage limit and protection regime to apply in every country
- You require an exact instrument count for your country, as AvaTrade publishes only an overall figure of 1,250+ instruments
Evidence and transparency breakdown
Dimensions our methodology can assess from the evidence stored for this review.
- Regulator strength5.0/ 5 · Excellent
AvaTrade group companies are overseen by the Central Bank of Ireland, CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), the FSC (BVI), FSCA (South Africa), the FSA and FFAJ (Japan), the FSRA (Abu Dhabi), the CMA (Kenya), the ISA (Israel) and the SFC (Colombia).
- Transparency4.5/ 5 · Excellent
Fees, platforms and payment methods are set out on AvaTrade's website.
Asset coverage
Tradable instruments per asset class.
Mobile app
These stored app ratings also contribute to the external score above. Collected: Aug 2026. They are snapshots, not live store ratings.
Archived Google Play screenshot
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Google Play listingAccount opening
Deposit methods
Funding options, minimums, fees, and processing times.
- Credit/Debit card
- Bank wire
- Bank transfer
- Bank wire
- PayPal
AvaTrade withdrawals: timing, fees and rules
Withdrawal methods
How and when you can take money back out.
- Bank transfer
Fees
3.9 /5Minimum deposit starts at $100.
Pros
- Low minimum deposit ($100)
Regulation & protection
4.3 /5AvaTrade group companies are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), the FSC (BVI), FSCA (South Africa), the FSA and FFAJ (Japan), the FSRA (Abu Dhabi), the CMA (Kenya), the ISA (Israel) and the SFC (Colombia).
Pros
- Licensed in the EU, Australia, Japan and other markets
- Home regulator is the Central Bank of Ireland
- Locally regulated group companies in Ireland, Cyprus, Australia, Japan, South Africa and other markets
Cons
- Also operates under offshore jurisdictions
Deposit & withdrawal
3.9 /5Funding via Credit/Debit card, Bank wire, Bank transfer, Bank wire, and PayPal.
Pros
- 5 deposit methods supported
Account opening
3.4 /5Accounts are opened online and include identity checks.
Web platform
4.0 /5Platforms: MT4, MT5, AvaOptions, and AvaTrade. Automated-trading supported.
Pros
- MetaTrader 4 supported
- MetaTrader 5 supported
- Expert Advisors / automated trading
- Browser-based web platform
- Mobile app
Product selection
3.7 /5CFDs cover forex, shares, ETFs, commodities, indices, bonds and cryptocurrencies.
Pros
- Broad multi-asset coverage (7 categories)
Frequently asked questions
Is AvaTrade regulated?
Yes. AvaTrade group companies are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), the FSC (BVI), FSCA (South Africa), the FSA and FFAJ (Japan), the FSRA (Abu Dhabi), the CMA (Kenya), the ISA (Israel) and the SFC (Colombia), with the regulator depending on your country.What is the minimum deposit at AvaTrade?
AvaTrade requires a minimum deposit of around $100 to open a live account.What trading platforms does AvaTrade support?
AvaTrade supports MT4, MT5, AvaOptions, and AvaTrade.
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