AvaTrade review

Our verdict

AvaTrade is a long-established broker with several Tier-1 licences that offers gold on MT4, MT5 and its own app with commission-free pricing. Its gold spreads are mid-range and it appears on the RBI Alert List.

AvaTrade has operated since 2006 and is headquartered in Dublin, with regulation from the Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, CIRO, CySEC, Japanese regulators and several other authorities. Gold is offered as a CFD with a single commission-free pricing model; BrokerChooser measured the XAU/USD spread at about $0.37 in September 2026, slightly above the average it tracks across more than 100 brokers. There is no raw-spread or ECN account, so active gold traders cannot trade off lower spreads plus commission. Clients can use MT4, MT5, the AvaTradeGO mobile app or the web platform, and AvaOptions for vanilla options. Negative balance protection is stated for all clients, client funds are segregated, and a swap-free Islamic account is available. Costs to watch include an inactivity fee after three months and an annual administration fee on dormant accounts. For Indian readers, the picture is unclear: BrokerChooser says AvaTrade does not accept Indian residents, while ForexBrokers.com says they are onboarded via the BVI entity, which carries lighter protections than the EU or Australian entities. AvaTrade is also named on the RBI Alert List of unauthorised forex platforms. It suits traders who prefer a well-known brand and fixed-style pricing over the lowest possible cost.

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