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AvaTrade vs Libertex
AvaTrade vs Libertex — Direct comparison across cost, regulation, leverage, platforms and operating history.
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In short. Choose AvaTrade if you are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating history. Choose Libertex if you are an EU/EEA resident who wants an EU-regulated (CySEC) broker with ICF compensation and negative balance protection.
AvaTrade vs Libertex comparison: fees, licences, platforms
Verdict at a glance
AvaTrade leads
- AvaTrade
- ahead on 3 dimensions
- Libertex
- ahead on 1 dimension
- Tied
- 1 tied
Cost per lot
AvaTrade: $9.00/lot, Libertex: Floating. Same cost per lot.
Minimum deposit
AvaTrade: $100, Libertex: €100. Smaller minimum at Libertex.
Maximum leverage
AvaTrade: 1:400, Libertex: 1:30. Higher leverage at AvaTrade.
Regulator and licence
AvaTrade: ASIC, FSCA, CBI, BVI, Libertex: CySEC. Stronger licensing at AvaTrade.
Trading platforms
AvaTrade: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade, Libertex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform. Wider platform choice at AvaTrade.
Pros and cons
AvaTrade
Pros
- ✓Regulated in 6 jurisdictions
- ✓1,450+ CFDs
- ✓Copy trading via DupliTrade
Cons
- ✕Spread-only pricing at 0.9 pip = ~$9/lot round-turn — wider than ECN/Raw brokers at similar volume
- ✕Inactivity fee $50 per 3 months of inactivity + $100 annual admin fee after 12 months
- ✕Not available in 20 jurisdictions including US, UK, Belgium, New Zealand, India, Russia/Belarus, Lebanon, and OFAC-sanctioned countries
Libertex
Pros
- ✓CySEC-regulated (Indication Investments Ltd, licence 164/12) with ICF investor compensation and negative balance protection
- ✓MT4/MT5 plus proprietary Libertex platform; strong local EU funding (SOFORT, iDEAL, Giropay, Przelewy24)
Cons
- ✕Single-jurisdiction CySEC coverage — no FCA or ASIC fallback
- ✕Retail leverage capped at 1:30 (ESMA/CySEC) — lower than offshore brokers
- ✕€100 minimum deposit; inactivity fee applies after extended dormancy
Who should choose which
Choose AvaTrade if:
- ✓You are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating history
- ✓You prefer spread-only pricing with no commission math — 0.9 pip typical is stable at ~$9/lot round-turn
- ✓You're into copy trading — DupliTrade integration is the strongest of our brokers
- ✓You want 1,400+ CFDs across forex, indices, stocks, commodities in one account
- ✓You have $100+ and want a straightforward single-tier account (not Standard vs Raw)
Choose Libertex if:
- ✓You are an EU/EEA resident who wants an EU-regulated (CySEC) broker with ICF compensation and negative balance protection
- ✓You prefer a simple proprietary platform alongside MT4/MT5
- ✓You value 28 years of operating history (via Forex Club parent, founded 1997)
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Frequently asked
Which is better — AvaTrade or Libertex?+
Across our 5 dimensions: AvaTrade leads in 3, Libertex in 1, ties: 1. Overall verdict: AvaTrade. Full breakdown below.
Which broker has lower fees?+
Cost-per-lot in our calculation: AvaTrade — $9.00, Libertex — $0.00. Lower at a tie.
Which is better for beginners?+
Minimum deposit: AvaTrade — $100, Libertex — $100. Easier onboarding at Libertex.
What trading platforms do they offer?+
AvaTrade: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade. Libertex: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform.
Who regulates each broker?+
AvaTrade: ASIC, FSCA, CBI, BVI. Libertex: CySEC.