AvaTrade review
Updated September 28, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
AvaTrade suits traders who want a single account covering stocks, etfs and forex and who already know the MetaTrader platforms. It opens at a minimum deposit of $100, a higher bar than several rivals, so weigh the entry cost before you switch.
Key facts
- Best for
- Traders who want many markets, demo practice and copy trading under a single login.
- Minimum deposit
- $100↗
- Stock trade fee
- $0↗
- Inactivity fee
- $50↗
- Markets
- Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Options, Crypto, Bonds↗
- Deposit and withdrawal fees
- No deposit or withdrawal fees↗
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaTradeGO, WebTrader↗
- Features
- Demo account, Mobile app, Copy trading
- Pricing model
- Commission-free
- Official website
- avatrade.com
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 2 sources
Pros and cons
Pros
- A single account reaches stocks, etfs and forex, so several asset classes trade together.
- Platform choice covers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and AvaTradeGO.
- Features include a demo account, a mobile app and copy trading (demo account, mobile app and copy trading).
- Moving money in or out carries No deposit or withdrawal fees.
Cons
- An inactivity fee of $50 lands on accounts left idle.
- The minimum deposit of $100 ranks at position 151, so entry cost bites on small accounts.
- Most retail accounts in the forex broker group lose money, at 72.13%.
Ready to try AvaTrade?
Scored 9.2 / 10 by SumCue.
Who it suits
- People who want stocks, etfs and forex under a single login.
- Traders already comfortable with MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and AvaTradeGO.
- Copy trading users and anyone who wants a demo account before funding (demo account, mobile app and copy trading).
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI if the entry amount matters most: it starts at $0 against $100 at AvaTrade.
- eToro if futures matter, since they sit in stocks, etfs and forex and not in stocks, etfs and forex.
Fees and FX
Opening an account needs a minimum deposit of $100. Trading is priced at a stock trade fee of $0, and moving money in or out carries No deposit or withdrawal fees. The charge to watch is the inactivity fee of $50, which applies when the account sits idle rather than being used.
How AvaTrade compares
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Frequently asked questions
How much do I need to open an AvaTrade account?+
AvaTrade asks for a minimum deposit of $100 to open an account. Minimum deposits vary a lot across the brokers ranked on this measure, so a small entry bar is worth checking against what you plan to trade. Funding is only part of what a year of holding costs.
What does it cost to deal in shares?+
AvaTrade charges a stock trade fee of $0 on share dealing, and the pricing model is commission free. Among the brands listed on this measure it ranks at position 1, so the entry charge on a trade sits at the top of that list.
Is there a fee if I stop trading?+
Yes. An inactivity fee of $50 applies when an account is left idle, so a dormant balance can cost money. AvaTrade ranks at position 51 on inactivity fees, which places it in the middle of the group. Close or fund an account you are not using.
What does it cost to move money in and out?+
Moving money in or out costs No deposit or withdrawal fees, so funding an account or taking money out does not add a separate charge. That keeps the running costs of the account down to the trading side, where prices move across stocks, etfs and forex depending on what you hold.
What can I trade on AvaTrade?+
The market list on AvaTrade covers stocks, etfs and forex. That means you can hold more than a single asset class without moving to another provider. The share of retail accounts that lose money across forex brokers is 72.13%, which is worth weighing before trading the wider products on the list.
Which platforms and apps can I use?+
AvaTrade supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and AvaTradeGO. MetaTrader users can work in the environment they already know, and the app and web platforms cover phone and desktop trading. Copy trading and a demo account also sit among the features (demo account, mobile app and copy trading) for practice before risking money.
Is AvaTrade a reasonable place to begin?+
A demo account and copy trading sit among the features (demo account, mobile app and copy trading), which helps you learn the platform without putting money at risk straight away. The cost side is less gentle: a minimum deposit of $100 and an inactivity fee of $50 apply. Start on the demo and read the charges first.
How does AvaTrade compare with other brokers?+
Against eToro the market list differs: stocks, etfs and forex against stocks, etfs and forex here. On entry cost, CFI lists a minimum deposit of $0 and bunq €10, both below $100. AvaTrade asks more to get in and offers a wider instrument list.
Sources
- forexsuggest.com/avatrade-fees-spreads checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Markets, Minimum deposit, Pricing model, Stock trade fee
“Spread-only pricing”
- tradingcritique.com/broker-review/avatrade checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Deposit and withdrawal fees, Features, Inactivity fee, Platforms
“Deposit fee: None - Withdrawal fee: None”
Compiled from 2 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Account fee, Regulators, Investor protection, Retail accounts that lose money.
AvaTrade
Traders who want many markets, demo practice and copy trading under a single login.