Broker profile
AvaTrade broker profile
Dublin-based broker regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC and the FSCA
- Top-tier regulators
- ASIC, CBI, CySEC
- Founded
- 2006
- Headquarters
- Dublin, Ireland
- Retail CFD accounts losing money
- Not published
About AvaTrade
AvaTrade was founded in 2006 and is based in Dublin. AVA Trade EU Ltd is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (reference C53877), Ava Capital Markets Australia Pty Ltd holds Australian licence 406684, and Ava Capital Markets Pty Ltd is an authorised financial services provider in South Africa (FSP 45984). D.T. Direct Investment Hub Ltd is licensed in Cyprus under CySEC licence 347/17.
AvaTrade offers MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 alongside its own AvaTradeGO app. As with other multi-entity brokers, the company you sign up with, and therefore the rules that protect you, depends on your country of residence.
Strengths
- Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, a top-tier EU regulator
- Also licensed by ASIC, CySEC and the FSCA
- MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 available
Worth checking
- Clients in some countries are served by entities with lighter regulation
- No retail loss rate in the sources FTC checked
- Offer and leverage vary by entity
Regulation and legal entities
| Regulator | Company and licence | Tier | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIC Australian Securities & Investments Commission · Australia | Ava Capital Markets Australia Pty Ltd AFSL 406684 | 1 | Listed by broker |
| CBI Central Bank of Ireland · Ireland | AVA Trade EU Ltd C53877 | 1 | Listed by broker |
| CySEC Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission · Cyprus (EU) | D.T. Direct Investment Hub Ltd 347/17 | 1 | Checked on register |
| FSCA Financial Sector Conduct Authority · South Africa | Ava Capital Markets Pty Ltd FSP 45984 | 2 | Listed by broker |
Accounts and platforms
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaTradeGO
- Account types
- —
- Minimum deposit
- Varies by company and payment method
- Commission
- —
Sources
AvaTrade: common questions
Is AvaTrade regulated?
Yes. AVA Trade EU Ltd is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (C53877), Ava Capital Markets Australia Pty Ltd holds ASIC licence 406684, D.T. Direct Investment Hub Ltd holds CySEC licence 347/17 and Ava Capital Markets Pty Ltd is authorised by South Africa's FSCA (FSP 45984).
Where is AvaTrade based?
AvaTrade is based in Dublin, Ireland, where its EU company is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Which platforms does AvaTrade offer?
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and AvaTrade's own AvaTradeGO app.
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