Qtrade vs AvaTrade : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Qtrade

AvaTrade

Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

ECN broker

Market maker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2000

2006

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

1Million

4 Million

Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

IIROC, CIRO

FFAJ, CySEC, ISA, IIROC, ADGM, FSRA, CBI,BVI FSC, FSCA, ASIC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

No major awards listed

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

CIPF

Avaprotect

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

100+ commission-free ETFs, GIC, Exchange-traded debentures, Fixed income

1000+ trading instruments

Currency Pairs

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Indices

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

CFDs

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Options

Yes

Futures

Bonds

Yes

Mutual Funds

Yes

Fractional Shares

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

Yes

Precious Metals

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

Equities

Yes

Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

MT4

Yes

MT5

Yes

cTrader

Social Trading

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Qtrade trading platform

Ava trade app

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Cash- Individual, Society, Joint, Religious organization, Trust, Investment club, Estates Company, Registered accounts- FHSA, TFSA, RRSP, LIRA/ LRSP, RESP, RIF, LIF

Retail, standard, and professional

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

Minimum Deposit

$100

Leverage Available

1:10 to 1:400

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

$500,000

Depends on the asset type

Commission (per account type)

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Long term investor and self-directed investment options

Beginners to experienced

Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Electronic fund transfer,bank transfer, e-transfer services, Bill payment

Credit card, debit card, wire transfer, and e-wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Bank transfer

Credit card, debit card, wire transfer, and e-wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller, WebMoney,

Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Education- New to investing, Experienced with investing, Weekly Market Pulse

Trading platform tutorials, Trading rules, Webniars, Blogs, Trading online strategies

Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Equities- $6.95- $8.75, Options- $8.75 + $1.25 per contract/ $6.95 + $1.25 per contract, ETFs- $0, Mutual fund- $8.75/ $6.95, ETFs - Others- $8.75/ $6.95, Fixed income and Exchange-traded debentures- $1 per $1,000 face value/ $1 per $1,000 face value, DAP accounts - $10 per trade, $7.75 - commissions for stock, mutual fund and ETF trades

Spread: 0.9 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Typical

Per Lot Fees

Options Contract Fees

$8.75 + $1.25 per contract/ $6.95 + $1.25 per contract

Futures Contract Fees

Markup Fees on Spread

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

Maximum Leverage

1:400

Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$50 inactive for 3 month

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

Advisory Fees

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

$45 / security

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

$2.50 / trade Paper account statements $6 / quarter

Account Opening Fee

$100 setup + $50 / year after first year

Account Maintenance Fee

$25/ quarter

Deposit Fee

Currency Conversion Fee

$100 / transaction

Withdrawal Fee

Account transfer out $150

Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

Yes

Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Pre-market trading: Available online and by phone from 8:30-9:29 AM ET, After-hours trading: Available online and by phone from 4-5 PM ET

Sunday Night (GMT) until Friday night (GMT)

Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 8:00 pm ET

24/7

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

E-mail: [email protected], 1.877. 787.2330

Phone: +1 212 9419609, E-mail upon request , Live chat

Support Languages

14+

Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Canada

Five Lamps Place Amien Street Dublin 1, IE

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.

Both Qtrade and AvaTrade offer affordable fee structures, but Qtrade generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas AvaTrade shines with bundled research and platform access.

While Qtrade prioritizes fast registration with minimal steps, AvaTrade focuses on a thorough vetting process that gives more flexibility in choosing account types and features.

Traders who value simplicity and execution speed may prefer Qtrade platform. Meanwhile, AvaTrade offers more flexibility through tools like advanced order types and multi-screen support.

If you're after professional-grade platforms, Qtrade may be ideal. For casual investors, AvaTrade offers a low-barrier entry.

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