AvaTrade vs IC Markets
Updated
Limited data: AvaTrade has 6 and IC Markets has 12 of 12 comparable fields verified (we need 7 each for a full comparison). Treat this page as incomplete.
Key differences
- Only AvaTrade lists: CBI, FSC (BVI), FSCA, JFSA, FSRA, CMA (Kenya).
- Only IC Markets lists: FSA (Seychelles).
- AvaTrade has the lower stated minimum deposit ($100 vs $200).
- AvaTrade offers Proprietary; IC Markets does not list it.
- IC Markets offers cTrader, TradingView; AvaTrade does not list them.
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| Field | AvaTrade | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Score | Provisional (limited data) | 77.8/100 |
| Regulators | CBI, FSC (BVI), ASIC, FSCA, JFSA, FSRA, CMA (Kenya), CySEC | FSA (Seychelles), ASIC, CySEC |
| Founded | Not verified | 2007Founded in Sydney, Australia. |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, ProprietaryWebTrader, AvaTrade App, AvaOptions, DupliTrade. | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewMT4, MT5 and cTrader on the account page; TradingView listed in the ic.com navigation. |
| Minimum deposit | $100USD/EUR/GBP/AUD 100 for card, wire or e-wallet. | $200FAQ: USD 200 or equivalent. |
| Raw commission / side (advertised) | Not verified | $3.50USD 3.50 per lot per side. |
| Spread from, no-commission account (advertised) | Not verified | 0.80EUR/USD "from" spread, Standard account. |
| Measured EUR/USD spread | Not yet tested | Not yet tested |
| Max. leverage | Up to 1:30 (depends on local regulation) | 1:5000 |
| Copy trading | YesDupliTrade, AvaSocial. | YesIC Social, cTrader Copy, ZuluTrade and others. |
| Swap-free / Islamic | YesIslamic account; overnight fee may apply after five days. | YesSwap Free account listed. |
| Deposit methods | Not verified | Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Skrill, Neteller |
| Restricted-country list | Not found | 5 listed (partial)Plus any country where use would be contrary to local law. |
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Sources for each value are on the individual broker pages. Data verified 11 Oct 2026.
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