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AvaTrade vs Axi

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for AvaTrade and Axi.

AvaTradeTrust 8.4/10
ASIC
CySEC
FSCA
FSA-Japan

Multi-regulated global broker since 2006. Best for fixed spread trading and AvaProtect risk-management tool. AvaSocial copy trading platform included.

AxiTrust 8.5/10
ASIC
FCA
DFSA
FMA-NZ

AU broker (formerly AxiTrader, founded 2007). FMA-NZ regulated. Strong copy trading via Axi Select. Raw spreads with $7/lot commission.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: Axi has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Axi is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureAvaTradeAxi
Trust score8.48.5
RegulatorsASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA-Japan, ADGM, BVI-FSCASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA-NZ
Headquarters
Founded
Min deposit$100$0.00
Max leverage1:4001:500
EUR/USD spread0.90 pips0.10 pips
Commission per lot$0.00$7
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methods
Withdrawal methods
Withdrawal speed
Base currencies

AvaTrade is best for

Beginners
Fixed-spread traders
Risk-averse traders

Axi is best for

NZ residents
Copy traders
AU residents wanting FMA-NZ option