Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Avatrade Me vs OANDA
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Avatrade Me |  OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100 | $0Lower |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Options, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Bonds |
| Regulators | ADGM FSRA | FCA, CFTC |
| Maximum retail leverage | 400:1 | 1:30 |
| Stock trade fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Account fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Inactivity fee | $50 | Not confirmed |
| Investor protection | Not confirmed | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 72% |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | No deposit or withdrawal fees | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | WebTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, AvaTrade App | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- OANDA scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.1.
- Regulators: only Avatrade Me offers ADGM FSRA.
- Regulators: only OANDA offers FCA, CFTC.
- Founded is lower at OANDA: 1996 vs 2006.
- OANDA is licensed in 1 more country.
- Minimum deposit is lower at OANDA: $0 vs $100.
- Markets: only Avatrade Me offers Options.
- Markets: only OANDA offers Crypto.
Our verdict on each
Avatrade Me
Avatrade Me charges no account fee and no stock trade fee, so it suits traders who want a broad market list without a monthly bill. The catch is a $100 opening deposit and an inactivity fee of $50, which bites accounts left idle.
OANDA
OANDA fits traders who want to open an account without a minimum deposit and sit under regulators on both sides of the Atlantic. Its overall score is 8.4 with a cost score of 8.4, though the retail loss rate of 72% is a reminder that most balances do not survive the trading.
Score breakdown
| Area | Avatrade Me | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Account fee of $0 and stock trade fee of $0 top the cost table, while $50 inactivity and $100 entry pull the other way. | 9.7Higher |
| Offer | 9.8Higher | 9.3 |
| Trust | 8.9 | 9.5Higher |
Feature by feature
| Markets | Avatrade Me | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Options | Yes | No |
| Crypto | No | Yes |
| Bonds | Yes | Yes |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Avatrade Me | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 107 of 471 | 51 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 46 of 147 | 20 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 44 of 145 | 18 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 36 of 122 | 16 of 122 |
What we checked
Avatrade Me
- avatrade.ae: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tradingcritique.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- dev.to: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- forexsuggest.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- safeforexbrokers.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
OANDA
- oanda.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- brokersway.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tradingpedia.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Avatrade Me | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Mobile app | Demo account, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | OANDA TMS Brokers S.A. |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Founded | 2006 | 1996Lower |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Phone |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Avatrade Me | OANDA | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100above the median | $0below the median | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Account fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | $50highest quarter | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 72%below the median | 72.05% |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Avatrade Me
Pros
- Deposits and withdrawals carry no fee, so moving money adds nothing to the cost of a trade.
- Wide market list in the same login: stocks, etfs and forex.
- Pick your terminal from WebTrader, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, with a demo account and a mobile app included.
Cons
- Dormant accounts are charged: the inactivity fee is $50, while the median across the brokers compared is €0.
- The minimum deposit of $100 ranks 148 of 213 brands, and the median minimum deposit across the site is €4.64.
- Leverage of 400:1 on retail accounts makes a wrong call expensive fast.
OANDA
Pros
- No minimum deposit: $0 means the account opens without putting money in first, and OANDA sits at the top of our minimum deposit ranking, ahead of Vantage and its $5.
- Regulated in Britain and the US: FCA and CFTC covers an FCA licence 542574 and a CFTC registration 0325821.
- UK balances sit under protection of FSCS up to GBP 85,000, which pays compensation if the firm cannot return the money.
Cons
- Support runs on email and phone only, which leaves anyone wanting a live chat desk looking at other brokers.
- A retail loss rate of 72% is no better than the site figure of 70.15%, so the risk sits at the sector norm.
- Retail leverage of 1:30 magnifies losses as quickly as gains, and a $0 entry point makes it easy to size positions too large.
Who each suits
Avatrade Me
Who it suits
- Traders who want shares, forex, CFDs, options and bonds in the same account.
- Anyone who likes moving between a web terminal, the MetaTrader platforms and an app.
- New traders who can learn on a demo account before putting money in.
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, whose minimum deposit is $0, if you want to start with nothing.
- Vantage, if an entry point of $5 matters more than the market list.
- eToro, if crypto and futures on stocks, etfs and forex are part of the plan.
OANDA
Who it suits
- Traders who want to open an account and start small: the minimum deposit of $0 removes the barrier to funding later.
- Anyone who checks regulators before depositing, since FCA and CFTC and protection of FSCS up to GBP 85,000 are both on record.
- Forex traders who also want shares, ETFs, CFDs, crypto and bonds under one roof: stocks, etfs and forex.
Who should look elsewhere
- Futures traders, who get a longer list at eToro, where stocks, etfs and forex adds futures to the stocks, etfs and forex on offer here.
- Traders who want nothing beyond shares, ETFs, forex, CFDs and crypto, since CFI's stocks, etfs and forex covers that core without the bonds.
Country by country
| Country | Avatrade Me | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Avatrade Me
How much do I need to open an account?+
The minimum deposit is $100. Across the brokers listed here the median minimum deposit is €4.64, so the opening amount asked for sits well above the middle. That balance is what funds your trading across markets, with no separate subscription on top.
Does it charge commission or an account fee?+
The account fee is $0 and the stock trade fee is $0, and the pricing model is commission free. Both sit at the top of the cost table, on position 1 for account fee and 1 for stock trade fee. Nothing is charged for keeping the account open.
OANDA
What is the minimum deposit for an OANDA account?+
OANDA lists a minimum deposit of $0, so you can open an account without funding it and add money later. On our minimum deposit ranking that places OANDA at position 1 of 213 brands, well clear of the field. Vantage, by contrast, asks for $5 before trading starts.
How is my money protected if something goes wrong?+
UK clients sit under investor protection of FSCS up to GBP 85,000, the compensation paid if the firm cannot return the balance. The regulator behind that cover is named in FCA and CFTC, and the FCA licence number is 542574. US clients fall under the CFTC registration, 0325821, which is a separate arrangement.