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Rating
AvaTrade
4.5
FXTM
4.4
Model score
AvaTrade
80
FXTM
84
Regulation
AvaTrade
Operating since 2006, AvaTrade is highly trusted and regulated across numerous jurisdictions. It holds licenses from Tier-1 authorities globally, including ASIC (Australia), CIRO (Canada), JFSA (Japan), and the CBI (Ireland) in the EU.
FXTM
FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius)
Spreads
AvaTrade
The broker features fixed and floating spreads depending on the platform. The standard EUR/USD spread typically hovers around 0.9 pips. While competitive for beginners, high-volume traders may find lower all-in costs with raw-spread competitors. Professional accounts (under ESMA) can access tighter spreads down to 0.6 pips.
FXTM
Raw spreads start from 0.0 pips on the Advantage account. Fast execution speed via ECN liquidity providers with average execution times under 0.1 seconds.
Fees
AvaTrade
AvaTrade primarily uses a commission-free pricing model, meaning standard trading costs are built entirely into the spread. They do charge inactivity fees ($50 after three consecutive months of non-use) and a significant administration fee after 12 months of dormancy.
FXTM
Advantage Account: Raw spreads from 0.0 pips + low commission ($0.40 to $2.00 per side based on volume). Micro & Advantage Plus Accounts: Spread-only pricing from 1.5 pips with zero commissions.
Platforms
AvaTrade
The platform offering is incredibly diverse. It features the MetaTrader suite (MT4/MT5), alongside AvaTrade's excellent proprietary software: the AvaTrade WebTrader, the highly-rated AvaTrade App (mobile), AvaFutures, and AvaOptions.
FXTM
MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), FXTM Trader App
Account types
AvaTrade
AvaTrade keeps things simple with a standard Retail account (Standard). They also offer Premium/VIP tiers based on deposit size and trading volume, Islamic (swap-free) accounts, and Professional accounts for qualifying European traders looking for higher leverage.
FXTM
Micro, Advantage, Advantage Plus, Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo Account
Min deposit
AvaTrade
$100 to open a standard account.
FXTM
$10 (Micro Account) / $500 (Advantage Account)
| Topic | AvaTrade | FXTM |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Model score | 80 | 84 |
| Regulation | Operating since 2006, AvaTrade is highly trusted and regulated across numerous jurisdictions. It holds licenses from Tier-1 authorities globally, including ASIC (Australia), CIRO (Canada), JFSA (Japan), and the CBI (Ireland) in the EU. | FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius) |
| Spreads | The broker features fixed and floating spreads depending on the platform. The standard EUR/USD spread typically hovers around 0.9 pips. While competitive for beginners, high-volume traders may find lower all-in costs with raw-spread competitors. Professional accounts (under ESMA) can access tighter spreads down to 0.6 pips. | Raw spreads start from 0.0 pips on the Advantage account. Fast execution speed via ECN liquidity providers with average execution times under 0.1 seconds. |
| Fees | AvaTrade primarily uses a commission-free pricing model, meaning standard trading costs are built entirely into the spread. They do charge inactivity fees ($50 after three consecutive months of non-use) and a significant administration fee after 12 months of dormancy. | Advantage Account: Raw spreads from 0.0 pips + low commission ($0.40 to $2.00 per side based on volume). Micro & Advantage Plus Accounts: Spread-only pricing from 1.5 pips with zero commissions. |
| Platforms | The platform offering is incredibly diverse. It features the MetaTrader suite (MT4/MT5), alongside AvaTrade's excellent proprietary software: the AvaTrade WebTrader, the highly-rated AvaTrade App (mobile), AvaFutures, and AvaOptions. | MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), FXTM Trader App |
| Account types | AvaTrade keeps things simple with a standard Retail account (Standard). They also offer Premium/VIP tiers based on deposit size and trading volume, Islamic (swap-free) accounts, and Professional accounts for qualifying European traders looking for higher leverage. | Micro, Advantage, Advantage Plus, Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo Account |
| Min deposit | $100 to open a standard account. | $10 (Micro Account) / $500 (Advantage Account) |