AvaTrade vs Pepperstone
Updated
Limited data: AvaTrade has 6 and Pepperstone has 7 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 Pepperstone lists: SCB, FCA, DFSA, SCA.
- Pepperstone has the lower stated minimum deposit ($0 vs $100).
- Pepperstone offers cTrader, TradingView; AvaTrade does not list them.
- AvaTrade confirms copy trading; Pepperstone does not confirm it on its site.
- AvaTrade confirms a swap-free account; Pepperstone does not confirm it on its site.
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| Field | AvaTrade | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| Score | Provisional (limited data) | 81.9/100 |
| Regulators | CBI, FSC (BVI), ASIC, FSCA, JFSA, FSRA, CMA (Kenya), CySEC | SCB, ASIC, FCA, CySEC, DFSA, SCA |
| Founded | Not verified | 2010Founded in Melbourne. |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, ProprietaryWebTrader, AvaTrade App, AvaOptions, DupliTrade. | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, Proprietary |
| Minimum deposit | $100USD/EUR/GBP/AUD 100 for card, wire or e-wallet. | NoneAccounts table shows $0; funding minimum $10. |
| Raw commission / side (advertised) | Not verified | $3.50Razor, "from $3.50 per lot, per side". |
| Spread from, no-commission account (advertised) | Not verified | Not verified |
| Measured EUR/USD spread | Not yet tested | Not yet tested |
| Max. leverage | Up to 1:30 (depends on local regulation) | 1:30 retail (1:500 professional)Bahamas entity page. |
| Copy trading | YesDupliTrade, AvaSocial. | Not confirmed |
| Swap-free / Islamic | YesIslamic account; overnight fee may apply after five days. | Not confirmed |
| Deposit methods | Not verified | Not verified |
| Restricted-country list | Not found | Not found |
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Sources for each value are on the individual broker pages. Data verified 11 Oct 2026.
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