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AvaTrade logo

AvaTrade

6.9/10
tradershome logo

tradershome

7.7/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
1/10FeesTied1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
8.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

AvaTrade was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in The British Virgin Islands, while tradershome was established in 2013 and is based in Russia. AvaTrade holds licences including Central Bank of Ireland, while tradershome is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AvaTrade serves 200,000+ clients worldwide; tradershome has 1,000,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

tradershome wins this category
FeatureAvaTradetradershome
Min. Deposit$250$250
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)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F328
Founded20062013
CountryThe British Virgin IslandsRussia
Clients200,000+1,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AvaTrade and tradershome, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAvaTradetradershome
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

AvaTrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while tradershome 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
FeatureAvaTradetradershome
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AvaTrade and tradershome compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureAvaTradetradershome
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
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 tradershome supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). tradershome uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. tradershome scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

tradershome wins this category
FeatureAvaTradetradershome
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both AvaTrade and tradershome offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. AvaTrade supports 6 languages and tradershome supports 8, giving tradershome broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAvaTradetradershome
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, German, French, Greek, and HebrewEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic