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AvaTrade vs Fusion Markets 2026

A detailed head-to-head comparison of AvaTrade and Fusion Markets across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and more.

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AvaTrade

Est. 2006 · Dublin, Ireland

CBIASICFSCA
79.8/100
Good
Fusion Markets logo - BrokerAudit
Fusion Markets

Est. 2017 · Melbourne, Australia

ASIC
77/100
Good

Score Breakdown

RegulationCostsPlatformsAccountsDepositSupportEducation
AvaTradeFusion Markets

Category-by-Category Winner

Category
AvaTrade
Fusion Markets
Regulation & Trust
85
68
Trading Costs
68
95
Platforms & Tools
78
80
Account Conditions
78
82
Deposit & Withdrawal
82
80
Customer Support
82
70
Education & Research
90
58
Overall Score
79.8
77

Detailed Comparison

Overview

Year Founded
2006
2017
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Melbourne, Australia
Publicly Listed
Top Regulators
CBI, ASIC, FSCA
ASIC
Total Instruments
1,250
250

Trading Costs

EUR/USD Spread
0.90 pips
0.02 pips
GBP/USD Spread
1.50 pips
0.42 pips
USD/JPY Spread
1.10 pips
0.18 pips
Min. Deposit
$100
$0
Commission/Lot
None
$4.50
Inactivity Fee
$50 after 3 months, $100 admin fee after 12 months
None

Platforms & Features

MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 5
cTrader
TradingView
Copy Trading
API Trading
VPS Hosting
Demo Account
Islamic Account

Instruments

Forex Pairs
55
90
CFD Stocks
600
50
Indices
33
11
Commodities
17
15
Crypto CFDs
20
20

AvaTrade vs Fusion Markets: Our Analysis

Overall Verdict

With an overall score of 79.8/100 vs 77/100, AvaTrade is nearly identical to Fusion Markets by 2.8 points. Both brokers are closely matched, so your choice should come down to specific features that matter most to you.

Trading Costs

On the EUR/USD pair, AvaTrade offers an average spread of 0.90 pips commission-free, while Fusion Markets comes in at 0.02 pips with a $4.50 commission. Fusion Markets offers tighter pricing on EUR/USD. Minimum deposit is $100 at AvaTrade and $0 at Fusion Markets.

Regulation & Safety

AvaTrade holds 6 regulatory licenses with a highest tier of Tier 1 (CBI, ASIC, FSCA), while Fusion Markets has 3 licenses at Tier 1 (ASIC). AvaTrade has more regulatory licenses overall.

Platform Comparison

AvaTrade offers MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, WebTrader, AvaOptions — uniquely offering AvaTradeGO, WebTrader, AvaOptions which Fusion Markets does not have. Fusion Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, Fusion+, with exclusive access to cTrader, TradingView, Fusion+. Fusion Markets provides a wider platform selection.

Who Should Choose Which?

AvaTrade suits beginners seeking education, traders who prioritize safety, traders wanting a wide instrument range, while Fusion Markets is better for cost-conscious traders, traders who want advanced tools. Both brokers offer demo accounts, so you can test each before committing real funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our testing, AvaTrade scores higher overall at 79.8/100 compared to Fusion Markets's 77/100. However, "better" depends on your priorities — Fusion Markets may be superior in specific categories like trading costs.

Fusion Markets offers tighter spreads with an average EUR/USD spread of 0.02 pips, compared to 0.90 pips at AvaTrade. Check our detailed comparison table above for GBP/USD and USD/JPY spreads as well.

AvaTrade scores higher for regulation and trust at 85/100, holding licenses from CBI, ASIC, FSCA. Fusion Markets scores 68/100 with ASIC.

For beginners, AvaTrade is the stronger choice with an education and research score of 90/100. It offers structured trading courses, webinars, and a free demo account. Fusion Markets scores 58/100 for education.

Yes, there is no restriction on having accounts with both AvaTrade and Fusion Markets simultaneously. Many experienced traders maintain accounts with multiple brokers to take advantage of each broker's strengths — for example, using one for its lower spreads on majors and another for its wider instrument range or better platform features.

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Reviewed by

Neil C

Neil C is a financial markets analyst and forex trading specialist with over 10 years of experience evaluating broker platforms, trading conditions, and regulatory frameworks. He has personally tested accounts with dozens of brokers and brings a data-driven methodology to every review.

Last updated: April 2026

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