AvaTrade vs Fusion Markets

Quick Answer

Best for	Winner	Why
Starting small	Fusion Markets	No minimum against $100
Raw-spread account	Fusion Markets	AvaTrade has no raw-spread account
cTrader	Fusion Markets	AvaTrade doesn’t offer it

A “winner” here means the better published figure on that one line. It is not a recommendation: the right broker depends on where you live and how you trade.

Comparison Table

	AvaTrade	Fusion Markets
Operating since	2006	2019
Company for international clients	Ava Trade Markets Ltd, regulated by the BVI FSC	Fusion Markets International, licensed by the FSA in Seychelles (SD096)
Regulators in the group	Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, Japan FSA, ADGM FSRA, BVI FSC, CMA Kenya, ISA	ASIC (385620), FSA Seychelles, VFSC
Minimum deposit	$100	No minimum
Commission-free spreads	EUR/USD 0.8 pips on its instrument table (30 September 2026)	Classic from 0.9 pips
Raw-spread account	None	Zero from 0.0 pips plus $2.25 per side
Maximum leverage	400:1 on forex (international); 30:1 for EU and Australian retail clients	Up to 1:500 on request for international clients; 1:30 on major pairs for ASIC retail clients
Platforms	MT4, MT5, WebTrader, AvaTrade app, AvaOptions	MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Copy trading	AvaSocial, DupliTrade and ZuluTrade	Fusion+ and DupliTrade
Inactivity fee	$50 after every 3 months of non-use, plus $100 after 12 months	Up to $10 a year after 12 months without transactions
Withdrawal fee	None listed	None from Fusion Markets
Swap-free	Islamic account (no overnight fee for up to 5 days)	Swap-free account with a weekly admin fee
Bonus	First-deposit bonus on promotion days (not in many countries)	None

Figures come from each broker’s official site, checked on 11 October 2026. Spreads move through the day, and conditions vary by country and by the company that holds your account.

Regulation and Safety

AvaTrade has operated since 2006 and its companies are licensed by nine regulators, including the Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, CySEC and Japan’s FSA. Traders in the EU and Australia get locally regulated accounts; most other international clients are served by its British Virgin Islands company.

Fusion Markets was founded in Melbourne in 2019. Its Australian company holds an ASIC licence (385620); international clients join Fusion Markets International, licensed by the FSA in Seychelles (SD096), or its Vanuatu company. Client money is held in segregated trust accounts with National Australia Bank, and retail clients get negative balance protection.

Both groups hold top-tier licences, but those protect only the clients of the licensed companies. What matters is which company your country places you with, so check your client agreement before you deposit.

Trading Costs

On commission-free accounts, AvaTrade lists: EUR/USD 0.8 pips on its instrument table (30 September 2026). Fusion Markets lists: Classic from 0.9 pips. “From” figures are minimums, so expect wider live spreads, especially around news.

Only Fusion Markets offers a raw-spread account: Zero from 0.0 pips plus $2.25 per side. AvaTrade is spread-only, which is simpler but usually costs more per trade for frequent traders.

AvaTrade’s inactivity fee: $50 after every 3 months of non-use, plus $100 after 12 months. Fusion Markets’s inactivity fee: Up to $10 a year after 12 months without transactions. Withdrawal fees: AvaTrade: none listed; Fusion Markets: none from Fusion Markets.

Platforms and Copy Trading

AvaTrade offers MT4, MT5, WebTrader, AvaTrade app and AvaOptions. Fusion Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView.

AvaTrade’s copy trading: AvaSocial, DupliTrade and ZuluTrade. Fusion Markets’s copy trading: Fusion+ and DupliTrade. Copying another trader doesn’t remove risk: you can lose money as fast as trading yourself.

Leverage

AvaTrade’s maximum leverage: 400:1 on forex (international); 30:1 for EU and Australian retail clients. Fusion Markets’s: Up to 1:500 on request for international clients; 1:30 on major pairs for ASIC retail clients.

A higher maximum is not an advantage in itself. Leverage multiplies losses as fast as gains, so beginners should use far less than either broker allows.

Which One Should You Choose?

Go with AvaTrade if:

• You want a broker licensed by several top-tier regulators
• You want options, AvaProtect loss cover or copy trading
• You will trade often enough to avoid its inactivity fees

Go with Fusion Markets if:

• You want to start with no minimum deposit
• You want low raw-account commissions at $2.25 per side
• You want cTrader or TradingView

Whichever you choose, test a small withdrawal early, verify your account before you need your money, and risk only what you can afford to lose.

FAQ

Which has the lower minimum deposit, AvaTrade or Fusion Markets? Fusion Markets. AvaTrade: $100. Fusion Markets: no minimum.

How are AvaTrade and Fusion Markets regulated? AvaTrade’s international clients deal with Ava Trade Markets Ltd, regulated by the BVI FSC. Fusion Markets’s deal with Fusion Markets International, licensed by the FSA in Seychelles (SD096). Group regulators: AvaTrade: Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, Japan FSA, ADGM FSRA, BVI FSC, CMA Kenya, ISA; Fusion Markets: ASIC (385620), FSA Seychelles, VFSC.

Which is cheaper to trade with? It depends on the account. Commission-free: AvaTrade: EUR/USD 0.8 pips on its instrument table (30 September 2026); Fusion Markets: Classic from 0.9 pips. Raw accounts: AvaTrade: none; Fusion Markets: Zero from 0.0 pips plus $2.25 per side.

Does either charge an inactivity fee? AvaTrade: $50 after every 3 months of non-use, plus $100 after 12 months. Fusion Markets: Up to $10 a year after 12 months without transactions.

Do both offer copy trading? AvaTrade: AvaSocial, DupliTrade and ZuluTrade. Fusion Markets: Fusion+ and DupliTrade.

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