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Rating
AvaTrade
4.5
Plus500
4.5
Model score
AvaTrade
80
Plus500
80
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.
Plus500
Heavily licensed worldwide by Tier-1 authorities including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA, UK), Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC, US via Plus500 US).
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.
Plus500
Operates on dynamic spread pricing with direct market execution via its proprietary engine. Average EUR/USD spreads start at approximately 0.8 pips.
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.
Plus500
100% commission-free trading model. The broker monetizes via spread markups, overnight financing (swap) adjustments, currency conversion fees (up to 0.7%), and a fee for optional Guaranteed Stop Loss Orders.
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.
Plus500
Proprietary Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile App (iOS/Android), and Plus500 Futures terminal for dedicated US futures contracts.
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.
Plus500
Offers a single unified Retail Trading Account, a Professional Account for qualifying traders requiring higher leverage limits under ESMA rules, and a dedicated US Futures Account.
Min deposit
AvaTrade
$100 to open a standard account.
Plus500
$100 for credit/debit cards and electronic wallets; $500 for bank wire transfers.
| Topic | AvaTrade | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Model score | 80 | 80 |
| 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. | Heavily licensed worldwide by Tier-1 authorities including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA, UK), Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC, US via Plus500 US). |
| 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. | Operates on dynamic spread pricing with direct market execution via its proprietary engine. Average EUR/USD spreads start at approximately 0.8 pips. |
| 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. | 100% commission-free trading model. The broker monetizes via spread markups, overnight financing (swap) adjustments, currency conversion fees (up to 0.7%), and a fee for optional Guaranteed Stop Loss Orders. |
| 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. | Proprietary Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile App (iOS/Android), and Plus500 Futures terminal for dedicated US futures contracts. |
| 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. | Offers a single unified Retail Trading Account, a Professional Account for qualifying traders requiring higher leverage limits under ESMA rules, and a dedicated US Futures Account. |
| Min deposit | $100 to open a standard account. | $100 for credit/debit cards and electronic wallets; $500 for bank wire transfers. |