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AvaTrade vs FP Markets
A field-by-field comparison based on the current BrokaBoy catalogue. Check current pricing and the regulated entity on each broker's website before deciding.
Some figures on this page are taken from broker-published information and have not yet been checked against current terms. Confirm details on the broker's website.
Last updated: 4 October 2026 · Reviewed by BrokaBoy Research Team
| Field | AvaTrade | FP Markets |
|---|---|---|
| BrokaBoy score | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Trustpilot rating | Trustpilot 4.8 (13,229 reviews) | Trustpilot 4.8 (10,285 reviews) |
| Listed minimum deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Advertised spread from | 0.9 | 0.0 pips |
| Advertised maximum leverage | 1:400 | 1:500 |
| Regulators | CBI, ASIC, FSCA, BVIFSC | ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaTradeGO, WebTrader | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, IRESS |
| Instruments | Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Options, Stocks | Forex, Stocks, CFDs, Crypto, Bonds |
| Account types | Standard, Islamic, Professional | Standard, Raw, IRESS |
| Founded | 2006 | 2005 |
| Spread type | Choice of fixed or variable spreads from 0.9 pips depending on account type. | Raw ECN spreads from 0.0 pips on Raw accounts; Standard accounts use a marked-up spread. |
| Commission | No commission on FX and CFDs; options pricing embedded in the premium. | Roughly $3.00 per lot per side on Raw; none on Standard. IRESS carries a monthly platform fee. |
| Overnight / swap | Nightly swap, with Islamic accounts replacing interest with a flat administration charge. | Daily swap charges with triple rollover on Wednesdays. |
| Withdrawals | No AvaTrade withdrawal fee; inactivity and administration fees apply after extended dormancy. | One free withdrawal per month on most methods; additional or international transfers may be charged. |
Key differences
- FP Markets has the higher BrokaBoy score (8.6/10 vs 7.7/10).
- Both brokers hold licences with ASIC, FSCA.
- Only AvaTrade lists AvaTradeGO, WebTrader among its platforms.
- Only FP Markets lists cTrader, IRESS among its platforms.
- Only AvaTrade lists Options among its instruments.
- Only FP Markets lists Bonds among its instruments.
Which should you choose?
- Choose AvaTrade if access to Options is essential, and confirm it is available under your entity.
- Choose FP Markets if access to Bonds is essential, and confirm it is available under your entity.
- Choose the broker whose regulated entity covers your country and provides the protections you need; confirm this on the regulator's register.
Frequently asked questions
Which has the lower minimum deposit, AvaTrade or FP Markets?+
Both list the same minimum deposit of $100. Confirm current terms with each broker.
Are AvaTrade and FP Markets regulated by the same authorities?+
They share ASIC, FSCA. AvaTrade lists CBI, ASIC, FSCA, BVIFSC; FP Markets lists ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA in our catalogue.
Which has the higher BrokaBoy score?+
FP Markets scores 8.6/10 against 7.7/10. The score is calculated from advertised catalogue data and excludes Trustpilot ratings.
Do AvaTrade and FP Markets support the same platforms?+
Both list MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
