You can lose it all in forex and futures. Picking a broker won't prevent that. What a broker controls is execution, fund security, platforms, and support.
AvaTrade has operated as a market maker since 2006 under nine regulatory bodies. Barclays holds client money in dedicated segregated accounts. About 0.9 pips on EUR/USD, commission-free.
Six platforms covering algo trading, mobile, browser access, options, and copy trading. Most traders will use one or two. Six platforms sounds like a lot because it is. Most traders only need one.
Available markets include forex, CFDs, commodities, cryptocurrencies, and vanilla options. Forex execution is their strength. CFDs are high-risk and most retail traders lose money on them.
Zero commission, $100 minimum to start. As a market maker, they profit on spreads and swaps. Position traders benefit. Scalpers need cheaper options.
AvaProtect covers trade losses for a set time. The cost is displayed upfront and scales with position size.
The demo account never expires, unlike most brokers who limit it to thirty days. Learning resources cover video courses from beginner to advanced, weekly webinars, and daily market reviews.
EU leverage is capped at 1:30 by ESMA. Outside the EU, up to 1:400 on forex. AvaTrade processes withdrawals same day with no fees. Support is handled from real offices globally.
Best for position traders, here beginners using the education and demo, options traders, and copy traders. Scalpers chasing minimal spreads and ECN-only traders should look at alternatives.
You can lose more than you deposit. Past results mean nothing going forward. Trade only with money you've accepted losing.