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AvaTrade vs FXCM

Compare AvaTrade and FXCM side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

AvaTrade

AvaTrade

Forex and multi-asset CFD traders

AvaTrade is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker founded in 2006, regulated across multiple jurisdictions, offe…

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FXCM

FXCM

Forex and algo traders

FXCM is a forex and CFD broker founded in 1999, offering 40+ currency pairs, CFDs, crypto CFDs, spread bettin…

Head-to-head comparison

AvaTrade vs FXCM
Feature AvaTrade FXCM
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Commission-free via CFDs; spread applies -
Regulators CBI, ASIC, JFSA, FSCA, ADGM FRSA, CIRO, BVI FSC FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA
Best for Forex and multi-asset CFD traders Forex and algo traders
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Margin
Demo Account
Spread Betting
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Pros & cons

AvaTrade

AvaTrade

Pros

  • Regulated by CBI, ASIC, JFSA, FSCA, ADGM FRSA, CIRO, and BVI FSC across multiple jurisdictions
  • Commission-free trading on CFD and forex instruments
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • Free demo account with $100,000 virtual funds and no time limit
  • Wide platform choice including MT4, MT5, WebTrader, AvaTradeGO, AvaOptions, and TradingView
  • Vanilla FX options trading via dedicated AvaOptions platform
  • Copy trading available via DupliTrade and AvaSocial
  • Islamic swap-free accounts available

Cons

  • $50 per quarter inactivity fee after 3 months of dormancy is high relative to competitors
  • $100 annual administration fee after 12 months of inactivity
  • No real stock ownership - equities are traded as CFDs only
  • EUR/USD spread of around 0.9 pips is above the industry average for standard accounts
  • Bitcoin spread notably higher than industry average
  • Not available to US residents
  • UK entity in supervised run-off - no new UK retail clients accepted
FXCM

FXCM

Pros

  • No account opening or deposit fees
  • Strong algorithmic trading support with APIs and third-party integrations
  • Spread betting available for UK clients (tax-free gains)
  • Multiple regulated entities across UK, Australia, EU, and South Africa
  • Free demo account with up to $20,000 in virtual funds
  • Commission-free standard accounts
  • Advanced Trading Station platform with 115+ indicators
  • Active Trader rebates for high-volume traders

Cons

  • Banned from US market since 2017 following CFTC fraud findings
  • Past regulatory fines from FCA and CFTC remain on record
  • Inactivity fee after 12 months
  • Wire withdrawal carries a $25 correspondent bank charge
  • Limited stock CFD range compared to multi-asset competitors
  • No MetaTrader 5 support
  • Active Trader minimum deposit is $25,000
AvaTrade

AvaTrade

AvaTrade is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker founded in 2006, regulated across multiple jurisdictions, offering 1,250+ instruments on MT4, MT5, WebTrader, and proprietary apps.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

FXCM

FXCM

FXCM is a forex and CFD broker founded in 1999, offering 40+ currency pairs, CFDs, crypto CFDs, spread betting for UK clients, and strong algorithmic trading support.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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