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AvaTrade

6.9/10

Nabtrade

6.7/10
7/10WinnerRegulation3/10
1/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
8.5/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

AvaTrade was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in The British Virgin Islands, while Nabtrade was established in 2008 and is based in USA. AvaTrade holds licences including Central Bank of Ireland, while Nabtrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. AvaTrade serves 200,000+ clients worldwide; Nabtrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at AvaTrade and $100 at Nabtrade.

AvaTrade wins this category
FeatureAvaTradeNabtrade
Min. Deposit$250$100
RegulationCentral Bank of Ireland, Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Financial Stability Board (FSB), British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVI)Unregulated
Founded20062008
CountryThe British Virgin IslandsUSA
Clients200,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AvaTrade and Nabtrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Nabtrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at AvaTrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Nabtrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Nabtrade wins this category
FeatureAvaTradeNabtrade
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

AvaTrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Nabtrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAvaTradeNabtrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop,Androoid, iPhone,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AvaTrade and Nabtrade compare. Nabtrade runs regular live webinars; AvaTrade does not. Both provide video tutorials. Nabtrade publishes daily market commentary; AvaTrade does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Nabtrade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Nabtrade scores higher overall in education and research.

Nabtrade wins this category
FeatureAvaTradeNabtrade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. AvaTrade accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Neteller), while Nabtrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). AvaTrade uniquely supports PayPal and Neteller among the two brokers. AvaTrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

AvaTrade wins this category
FeatureAvaTradeNabtrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both AvaTrade and Nabtrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. AvaTrade supports 6 languages and Nabtrade supports 2, giving AvaTrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAvaTradeNabtrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, German, French, Greek, and HebrewEnglish, and Chinese