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Interactive Brokers vs AvaTrade : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Interactive Brokers
AvaTrade
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1993
2006
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
3.12M
4 Million
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
SEC, FINRA, NYSE, FCA, FINMA, CFTC, MAS, SFC, CBI, IIROC, JFSA, MiFiD
FFAJ, CySEC, ISA, IIROC, ADGM, FSRA, CBI,BVI FSC, FSCA, ASIC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best Online Broker for Advanced Traders in 2024, Professional Trading 2024, #1 Best Online Broker in 2023, Best for Advanced Traders, Best Online Broker in 2024, Best Stock Broker for International Trading
Best Forex Trading App in Europe- 2024, Best Affiliate program LATAM -2024, Most Trusted Trading Platform -2024, Most Trusted Broker -2024, Top 10 Hot Brand of the year -2024
Security Measures
SIPC
Avaprotect
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
150 Markets including Forecast and event contracts, Spot currencies,US spot Gold, Hedge funds
1000+ trading instruments
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
No
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
Yes
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
IBKR global Trader, Client Portal, Desktop, Mobile, Trader workstation, APIs, Forecast Trader, IMPACT
Ava trade app
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Individual, Joint, Trust, IRA and UGMA/UTMA Accounts, Non-Professional Advisor Accounts, Family Office Accounts, Small Business Accounts, Advisor Accounts, Money Manager Accounts, Broker & FCM Accounts, Proprietary Trading Group Accounts, Hedge Fund & Mutual Fund Accounts, Compliance Officers, Administrators, Institutional Hedge Fund Investors
Retail, standard, and professional
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$100
Leverage Available
10:1 to 50:1
1:10 to 1:400
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
EUR 5,000,000
Depends on the asset type
Commission (per account type)
$0
$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginner to advanced traders
Beginners to experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
ACH transfer, Link a new bank account, Bank wire, Transfer from wise balance, Scan a check , Mail a check, SEPA
Credit card, debit card, wire transfer, and e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
ACH, Check, Direct debit, Transfer to wise balance, Canadian ETF transfer, SEPA
Credit card, debit card, wire transfer, and e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Skrill, Neteller, WebMoney,
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Traders' Academy (Online Courses), IBKR Webinars, Market Insights and Analysis, Trader's University (Video Tutorials), IBKR Quant Blog (Quantitative Trading), Customer Education (Trading Guides)
Trading platform tutorials, Trading rules, Webniars, Blogs, Trading online strategies
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
IBKR Lite: Commission-free U.S. stocks, ETFs, and specific mutual funds, IBKR Pro: $0.005 per share, minimum $1 per trade
Spread: 0.9 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Fixed spread
Typical
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0.65/contract
NA
Futures Contract Fees
$0.85
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
$1.50
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
50:1
1:400
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$50 inactive for 3 month
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
It depends up on the account type
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
over $10 million free
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
$0.03
NA
Withdrawal Fee
$10 outgoing wire transfer fee
$0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday Overnight trading hours: 8:00 PM ET - 3:50 AM ET, Sunday through Friday
Sunday Night (GMT) until Friday night (GMT)
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/7
24/7
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: 1 (888) 919-0022, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat
Phone: +1 212 9419609, E-mail upon request , Live chat
Support Languages
33
14+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Greenwich, Connecticut
Five Lamps Place Amien Street Dublin 1, IE
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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