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AvaTrade vs Trade Nation

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

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.

Trade NationTrust 8.4/10
FCA
ASIC
FSCA
SCB

UK FCA broker (formerly Core Spreads) offering fixed 0.6 pip spreads on EUR/USD across both retail and pro accounts. Zero minimum deposit and TN Trader plus TradingView support make it a clean low-friction pick for transparent-cost trading.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureAvaTradeTrade Nation
Trust score8.48.4
RegulatorsASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA-Japan, ADGM, BVI-FSCFCA, ASIC, FSCA, SCB
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
Founded2014
Min deposit$100$0.00
Max leverage1:4001:200
EUR/USD spread0.90 pips0.60 pips
Commission per lot$0.00$0.00
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, Skrill
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, Skrill
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, AUD

AvaTrade is best for

Beginners
Fixed-spread traders
Risk-averse traders

Trade Nation is best for

Beginners
Day traders