Broker to Trading

These are both well established Forex brokers, which offer as well a relatively wide range of other markets to trade. Each of these brokers provide trading in CFDs.

As might be expected, both provide MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and each allows the trader to use Expert Advisors (EAs). AvaTrade also offers MetaTrader 5 (MT5), the successor to MT4. EAs let the trader run online trading robots which execute programmed strategies on behalf of the trader. The trader can use or modify EAs already built but can also build them themselves.

MT4 and MT5 can also be used by traders who execute their own trades, and as well as providing a set of technical indicators built into the platform, also let the trader download more, modify and even build them. There is also an extensive online network for these platforms.

FOREX.com offers more than MT4. It provides a user friendly web trader (called 'Web Trader'). This is designed for traders who execute their own trades. It additionally offers its downloaded Advanced Trading Platform, which as the name might suggest is a platform with a range of tools built into it, including the capacity to automate part of the analysis process. AvaTrade also provides another platform, AvaOptions which has FX Options trading, and a user friendly web trader. Thus Forex traders (and traders of other markets) can use a wide range of approaches to tackle trading these complex markets, at either broker.

Quick comparison

Both brokers offer MT4 and allow EAs. AvaTrade also offers MT5 and FX Options trading on its AvaOptions platform, while FOREX.com has a range of other platforms.

Minimum deposit and key account features

The minimum deposit for AvaTrade is $/€/£100. The minimum deposit for FOREX.com is $/€/£100.

• AvaTrade provides an Economic Calendar on its web site and Trading central (which provides analysis). Additionally AvaTrade offers AvaSocial which supports social and copy trading. AvaTrade allows the use of EA trading robots.
• FOREX.com has an Economic Calendar, Market Research and a news feed on its platforms, offers Autochartist and Trading Central and has a Trader Education course on its website. The minimum trade size is 0.01 lots.

Markets

• AvaTrade offers CFD trading in Forex, Indices, Energy, Metals, Cryptocurrencies, Stocks, Soft Commodities, ETFs, Bonds and Options, with 1000+ available. On AvaOptions, AvaTrade provides 40+ FX Options CFDs.
• FOREX.com offers Forex, Indices, Energy, Metals, Cryptocurrencies, Stocks and Soft Commodities, with 300+ available.

Cryptocurrency CFDs

• AvaTrade provides Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, DASH, Chainlink, Uniswap, Bitcoin Gold, EOS, NEO, IOTA and Stellar.
• FOREX.com offers Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple and Bitcoin Cash.

Online trading platforms

AvaTrade offers a web trader, MT4, MT5 and AvaOptions as well as apps. FOREX.com offers a web trader, MT4, the Advanced Trading Platform and apps.

Why AvaTrade or FOREX.com ?

Traders who wish to execute online trading robots, can run, modify and build EAs at either broker on MT4 at both and MT5 at AvaTrade. Traders who execute their own trades can find tools at either broker, though FOREX.com has a range of platforms for traders who execute their own trades. This said, AvaTrade offers a dedicated platform for trading FX Options and has a user friendly web trader.

Comparison summary

• Both offer CFD trading
• Each offers MT4
• AvaTrade additionally provides MT5
• Both allow EAs
• AvaTrade also provides a web trader and FX Options on AvaOptions
• FOREX.com additionally offers its web trader and the Advanced Trading Platform