Head-to-Head Comparison

AvaTrade vs FBS

Complete side-by-side comparison based on verified data from official sources. See which broker offers better trading conditions for your needs.

AvaTrade

CBI

Est. 2006

Score

3:3

FBS

FSC

Est. 2009

Quick Summary

AvaTrade (established 2006) and FBS (established 2009) are both regulated forex and CFD brokers. AvaTrade offers tighter spreads starting from 0 pips, compared to FBS's 0.5 pips. FBS provides higher maximum leverage of 1:3000 versus AvaTrade's 1:50. FBS has a lower minimum deposit requirement of $1.

Trading Conditions

Feature

AvaTrade

FBS

Min. Spread

0 pips

0.5 pips

Min. Deposit

$100

Max Leverage

1:50

1:3000

Execution

Market Maker

STP

Instruments

1250+

250+

Founded

2006

2009

Headquarters

Ireland

Belize

Regulation & Licensing

AvaTrade

CBI(C53877)

Ireland

BVI FSC(SIBA/L/13/1049)

British Virgin Islands

ASIC(406684)

Australia

FSA(1662)

Japan

FSCA(45984)

South Africa

ADGM FRSA(190018)

Abu Dhabi

BVIFSC(SIBA/L/13/1049)

British Virgin Islands

FBS

FSC(000102/6)

Belize

CySEC(331/17)

Cyprus

Platforms & Features

Feature

AvaTrade

FBS

Platforms

MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaTradeGO, AvaOptions, WebTrader

MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, FBS Trader

Copy Trading

VPS Hosting

Neg. Balance Protection

Islamic Account

Demo Account

Server Infrastructure

Metric

AvaTrade

FBS

Total Servers

Total Endpoints

Countries

Hosting Providers

Amazon/AWS, Alibaba Cloud, Beeks Financial Cloud

Vultr, Metaquotes, FranTech Solutions

Account Types

AvaTrade

Standard Account

Spread: 0.9 pipsMin: $100Lev: 400:1

Professional Account

Spread: 0.6 pipsMin: $100Lev: 400:1

Standard Futures Account

Spread: 0 pipsMin: $100Lev: 1:50Comm: $1.75/contract

FBS

Standard

Spread: 0.7 pipsMin: $1Lev: 1:3000

Cent

Spread: 0.7 pipsMin: $1Lev: 1:1000

Pro

Spread: 0.5 pipsMin: $200Lev: 1:2000

Verdict: AvaTrade vs FBS

Based on our verified data analysis, both brokers are evenly matched across our comparison criteria. Your choice should depend on your specific trading priorities.

Choose AvaTrade if you prioritize the tightest possible spreads. Choose FBS if you need higher leverage. Choose FBS for a lower entry barrier.

Full AvaTrade Review Full FBS Review

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Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.