Head-to-head comparison

AvaTrade vs IC Markets

A side-by-side look at AvaTrade and IC Markets — score, fees, platforms and who each one actually fits best.

AvaTrade

Best regulated education brand

★ ★ ★ ★ ★★4.5

Partner link pending; strong candidate for dedicated review

IC Markets

Top global candidate

★ ★ ★ ★ ★★4.9

Active partner program; confirm the available legal entity and trading conditions for your country.

Quick verdict

IC Markets scores higher overall (4.9 vs 4.5), but a higher score doesn't automatically mean it's the right pick for you.

AvaTrade is the stronger fit for beginners, regulated broker research, copy/social trading options, while IC Markets is built more around low-spread trading, scalping, MT4/MT5/cTrader workflows.

Regulation: AvaTrade — Multi-regulated global broker group. IC Markets — Global group with multiple regulated entities.

Minimum deposit: AvaTrade — Often from $100, depending on region. IC Markets — Commonly from $200, depending on entity.

Side by side

AvaTradeIC Markets

Best forBeginners, regulated broker research, copy/social trading optionsLow-spread trading, scalping, MT4/MT5/cTrader workflows

PlatformsMT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, WebTrader, copy/social toolsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView

RegulationMulti-regulated global broker groupGlobal group with multiple regulated entities

Minimum depositOften from $100, depending on regionCommonly from $200, depending on entity

AvaTrade strengths

Strong global brand
AvaPartner program
Education-friendly positioning

IC Markets strengths

Raw spread model
Deep platform choice
Strong partner program

Which one should you pick?

Pick AvaTrade if you're mainly after beginners, regulated broker research, copy/social trading options. It stands out for strong global brand and avaPartner program.

Pick IC Markets if you're mainly after low-spread trading, scalping, MT4/MT5/cTrader workflows. It stands out for raw spread model and deep platform choice.

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