Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Avatrade Me vs WH SelfInvest
Where Avatrade Me and WH SelfInvest differ
| Compare |  Avatrade Me |  WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | $0Lower | $1.90 |
| Account fee | $0 | €0 |
| Inactivity fee | $50 | €0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Options, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Options, Futures, BondsCovers more |
| Platforms | WebTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, AvaTrade App | NanoTrader, TradingView, Trader Workstation, Mobile Apps |
| Minimum deposit | $100 | Not confirmed |
| Regulators | ADGM FSRA | Not confirmed |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 76% |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | No deposit or withdrawal fees | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | 400:1 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- WH SelfInvest scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Stock trade fee is lower at Avatrade Me: $0 vs $1.90.
- Markets: only WH SelfInvest offers Futures.
- Platforms: only Avatrade Me offers WebTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
- Platforms: only WH SelfInvest offers NanoTrader, TradingView, Trader Workstation.
- Features: only WH SelfInvest offers Fractional shares, Copy trading.
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.
WH SelfInvest
WH SelfInvest sits in Luxembourg and covers stocks, ETFs, forex, CFDs, options, futures and bonds under an account fee of €0 and an inactivity fee of €0, which suits investors who want many asset classes without a standing charge. Stock dealing is the cost to watch, at $1.90 a trade.
Score breakdown
| Area | Avatrade Me | WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 9.1HigherThe standing fees are flat, at €0 and €0, while the dealing charge of $1.90 a trade pulls the score down. |
| Offer | 9.8Higher | 9.5 |
| Trust | 8.9 | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Avatrade Me | WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 107 of 471 | 86 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 46 of 147 | 37 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 44 of 145 | 35 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 36 of 122 | 29 of 122 |
| Options trading platforms | 37 of 103 | 28 of 103 |
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
WH SelfInvest
- whselfinvest.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Avatrade Me | WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Mobile app | Demo account, Fractional shares, Copy trading, Mobile appCovers more |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Luxembourg |
| Founded | 2006 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Phone |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Avatrade Me | WH SelfInvest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100above the median | Not confirmed | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | $1.90highest quarter | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 76%highest quarter | 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.
WH SelfInvest
Pros
- The account fee is €0 and the inactivity fee is €0, so an account left open or left idle is not billed, and the standing cost sits level with Vantage at $0.
- A single account covers stocks, etfs and forex, so shares, forex, CFDs, options, futures and bonds can be held and traded together.
- The platform choice runs from NanoTrader, TradingView and Trader Workstation, so the same account can be worked from a desktop terminal or from mobile apps.
Cons
- Stock dealing costs $1.90 a trade, where eToro charges $0 for its stock dealing.
- That dealing charge ranks 123 of 161 on our data, while the account fee sits at 1 of 138 and inactivity at 1 of 56, so the standing costs lead the table while dealing sits near the back of it.
- Support runs on email and phone, so a live chat window and a help centre are not part of the contact options.
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.
WH SelfInvest
Who it suits
- Investors who want shares and leveraged products side by side, since stocks, etfs and forex puts forex, CFDs, options, futures and bonds in the same account.
- People who split activity between a desktop terminal and mobile apps, since NanoTrader, TradingView and Trader Workstation covers both.
- Traders who want to test before committing, since demo account, fractional shares and copy trading includes a demo account and fractional shares.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who mainly wants cheap stock dealing: eToro charges $0 for stock dealing against $1.90 here.
- Crypto traders, since crypto is missing from stocks, etfs and forex although CFI covers stocks, etfs and forex.
Country by country
| Country | Avatrade Me | WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
WH SelfInvest
Does WH SelfInvest charge an account fee?+
The account fee is €0 and the inactivity fee is €0, so there is nothing to pay for holding the account open and nothing for leaving it idle. That is why the brand ranks 1 of 138 on our data for the account fee and 1 of 56 for inactivity.
What does it cost to buy a stock?+
A stock trade costs $1.90, and that is the charge which scales with how often you trade. It ranks 123 of 161 on our data, so anyone dealing in shares regularly will feel it far more than the flat fees. Multiply it by the number of trades you expect.
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