AvaTrade vs Axi: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeAvaTradeAxi
Licence Score83Very strong71Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record94
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed · AFSL 318232
1 JFSA Japan Licensed—
1 CBI Ireland Licensed · Ref C53877—
2 FSCA South Africa Licensed · FSP 45984—
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 FMA (NZ) New Zealand —Licensed
2 KNF Poland Licensed—
2 FSRA (ADGM) United Arab Emirates Licensed—
2 ISA Israel Licensed—
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya Licensed—
4 BVI FSC British Virgin Islands Licensed—
Founded20062007
HeadquartersIrelandAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, ProprietaryMT4
Minimum depositUS$100No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is AvaTrade or Axi better regulated?

AvaTrade has the higher Licence Score (83 vs 71), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both AvaTrade and Axi?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC.

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