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AvaTrade vs FxPro
AvaTrade vs FxPro — Direct comparison across cost, regulation, leverage, platforms and operating history.
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In short. Choose AvaTrade if you are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating history. Choose FxPro if you are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker.
AvaTrade vs FxPro comparison: fees, licences, platforms
Verdict at a glance
AvaTrade leads
- AvaTrade
- ahead on 2 dimensions
- FxPro
- ahead on 1 dimension
- Tied
- 2 tied
Cost per lot
AvaTrade: $9.00/lot, FxPro: $10.00/lot. Lower at AvaTrade.
Minimum deposit
AvaTrade: $100, FxPro: $100. Smaller minimum at AvaTrade.
Maximum leverage
AvaTrade: 1:400, FxPro: 1:500. Higher leverage at FxPro.
Regulator and licence
AvaTrade: ASIC, FSCA, CBI, BVI, FxPro: FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSCA. Equivalent regulator coverage.
Trading platforms
AvaTrade: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade, FxPro: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge. Same platform selection.
Pros and cons
AvaTrade
Pros
- ✓Regulated in 6 jurisdictions
- ✓1,450+ CFDs
- ✓Copy trading via DupliTrade
Cons
- ✕Spread-only pricing at 0.9 pip = ~$9/lot round-turn — wider than ECN/Raw brokers at similar volume
- ✕Inactivity fee $50 per 3 months of inactivity + $100 annual admin fee after 12 months
- ✕Not available in 20 jurisdictions including US, UK, Belgium, New Zealand, India, Russia/Belarus, Lebanon, and OFAC-sanctioned countries
FxPro
Pros
- ✓Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history
- ✓cTrader / Raw: ~0.3 typical spread + $7 round-turn ≈ $10/lot — transparent ECN pricing
Cons
- ✕MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing
- ✕FCA entity only for UK clients; non-UK retail routes to CySEC or offshore SCB
- ✕Inactivity fee $15/month after 6 months of inactivity
- ✕Does not accept US, Iran, or Canada residents (broker states other restrictions exist but does not enumerate)
Who should choose which
Choose AvaTrade if:
- ✓You are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating history
- ✓You prefer spread-only pricing with no commission math — 0.9 pip typical is stable at ~$9/lot round-turn
- ✓You're into copy trading — DupliTrade integration is the strongest of our brokers
- ✓You want 1,400+ CFDs across forex, indices, stocks, commodities in one account
- ✓You have $100+ and want a straightforward single-tier account (not Standard vs Raw)
Choose FxPro if:
- ✓You are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker
- ✓You day-trade or scalp and open a cTrader or Raw Spread account — ~$10/lot round-turn is competitive with ECN-focused peers
- ✓You want native-currency settlement in CHF, PLN, AUD, or ZAR — the widest fiat-wallet range in our list
- ✓You have $100+ to start and value operating history (20 years, publicly-listed parent)
- ✓You want crypto funding (BTC, ETH, USDT) alongside cards and bank transfers
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Frequently asked
Which is better — AvaTrade or FxPro?+
Across our 5 dimensions: AvaTrade leads in 2, FxPro in 1, ties: 2. Overall verdict: AvaTrade. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: AvaTrade — $9.00, FxPro — $10.00. Lower at AvaTrade.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: AvaTrade — $100, FxPro — $100. Easier onboarding at AvaTrade.
What trading platforms do they offer?+
AvaTrade: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade. FxPro: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge.
Who regulates each broker?+
AvaTrade: ASIC, FSCA, CBI, BVI. FxPro: FCA, CySEC, SCB, FSCA.