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4.7
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Rating
AvaTrade
4.5
IG
4.7
Model score
AvaTrade
80
IG
90
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.
IG
FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CFTC/NFA (USA), MAS (Singapore), FINMA (Switzerland), JFSA (Japan), DFSA (Dubai), FMA (New Zealand)
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.
IG
Spreads start from 0.6 pips on EUR/USD for standard accounts, and down to 0.1 pips via Forex Direct (DMA). High-speed execution with smart order routing.
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.
IG
Forex & Indices CFD pricing is spread-only with standard EUR/USD spreads averaging around 0.6 – 0.8 pips. Share CFDs incur low regional commissions (e.g., US shares at $0.02/share). No deposit or withdrawal fees.
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.
IG
IG Web Platform, IG Mobile App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), TradingView, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer (DMA)
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.
IG
CFD Account, Spread Betting (UK), Share Dealing, Options & Barriers, Professional Account, Demo
Min deposit
AvaTrade
$100 to open a standard account.
IG
$0 / £1 (bank transfer/card) Varies by region
| Topic | AvaTrade | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Model score | 80 | 90 |
| 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), ASIC (Australia), CFTC/NFA (USA), MAS (Singapore), FINMA (Switzerland), JFSA (Japan), DFSA (Dubai), FMA (New Zealand) |
| 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. | Spreads start from 0.6 pips on EUR/USD for standard accounts, and down to 0.1 pips via Forex Direct (DMA). High-speed execution with smart order routing. |
| 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. | Forex & Indices CFD pricing is spread-only with standard EUR/USD spreads averaging around 0.6 – 0.8 pips. Share CFDs incur low regional commissions (e.g., US shares at $0.02/share). No deposit or withdrawal fees. |
| 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. | IG Web Platform, IG Mobile App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), TradingView, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer (DMA) |
| 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. | CFD Account, Spread Betting (UK), Share Dealing, Options & Barriers, Professional Account, Demo |
| Min deposit | $100 to open a standard account. | $0 / £1 (bank transfer/card) Varies by region |