Avatrade vs IUX

Quick Answer

Best for	Winner	Why
Starting small	IUX	$30 against $100
Raw-spread account	IUX	AvaTrade has no raw-spread account
Top-tier licences in the group	AvaTrade	the Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, CySEC and Japan’s FSA; IUX is offshore only
No inactivity fee	IUX	AvaTrade: $50 after every 3 months of non-use, plus $100 after 12 months
Copy trading	AvaTrade	IUX: None of its own (third-party Myfxbook AutoTrade)
MetaTrader 4	AvaTrade	IUX is MT5 only

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	IUX
Operating since	2006	2016
Company for international clients	Ava Trade Markets Ltd, regulated by the BVI FSC	IUX Markets (MU) Ltd, licensed by the FSC in Mauritius (GB22200605)
Regulators in the group	Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, Japan FSA, ADGM FSRA, BVI FSC, CMA Kenya, ISA	FSC Mauritius; SVG registration
Minimum deposit	$100	$30 (Standard); $200 (Raw and Pro)
Commission-free spreads	EUR/USD 0.8 pips on its instrument table (30 September 2026)	Standard from 0.2 pips; Pro from 0.1 pips
Raw-spread account	None	Raw from 0.0 pips plus $7 per lot
Maximum leverage	400:1 on forex (international); 30:1 for EU and Australian retail clients	1:3000 (cut to 1:400 around high-impact news)
Platforms	MT4, MT5, WebTrader, AvaTrade app, AvaOptions	MT5, IUX Trade App, IUX WebTerminal
Copy trading	AvaSocial, DupliTrade and ZuluTrade	None of its own (third-party Myfxbook AutoTrade)
Inactivity fee	$50 after every 3 months of non-use, plus $100 after 12 months	None
Withdrawal fee	None listed	None from IUX
Swap-free	Islamic account (no overnight fee for up to 5 days)	Swap-free by default for day trading; can change for multi-day holds
Bonus	First-deposit bonus on promotion days (not in many countries)	LotBack loyalty points

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.

IUX Markets (MU) Ltd holds an Investment Dealer licence from the FSC in Mauritius and operates iux.com. A related Australian company holds an ASIC licence but does not serve clients through the site. IUX is a member of The Financial Commission and resets negative balances to zero.

On paper AvaTrade has the stronger regulatory footprint, but that only helps if your account sits with one of its strictly regulated companies. Check which company your country places you with before you deposit.

Trading Costs

On commission-free accounts, AvaTrade lists: EUR/USD 0.8 pips on its instrument table (30 September 2026). IUX lists: Standard from 0.2 pips; Pro from 0.1 pips. “From” figures are minimums, so expect wider live spreads, especially around news.

Only IUX offers a raw-spread account: Raw from 0.0 pips plus $7 per lot. 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. IUX lists no inactivity fee. Withdrawal fees: AvaTrade: none listed; IUX: none from IUX.

Platforms and Copy Trading

AvaTrade offers MT4, MT5, WebTrader, AvaTrade app and AvaOptions. IUX offers MT5, IUX Trade App and IUX WebTerminal.

AvaTrade’s copy trading: AvaSocial, DupliTrade and ZuluTrade. IUX has no copy trading service of its own (none of its own (third-party Myfxbook AutoTrade)). 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. IUX’s: 1:3000 (cut to 1:400 around high-impact news).

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 IUX if:

• You want a low-cost MT5 account from $30
• You want no deposit or withdrawal fees
• You live in one of the countries IUX serves

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 IUX? IUX. AvaTrade: $100. IUX: $30 (Standard); $200 (Raw and Pro).

How are AvaTrade and IUX regulated? AvaTrade’s international clients deal with Ava Trade Markets Ltd, regulated by the BVI FSC. IUX’s deal with IUX Markets (MU) Ltd, licensed by the FSC in Mauritius (GB22200605). Group regulators: AvaTrade: Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, Japan FSA, ADGM FSRA, BVI FSC, CMA Kenya, ISA; IUX: FSC Mauritius; SVG registration.

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); IUX: Standard from 0.2 pips; Pro from 0.1 pips. Raw accounts: AvaTrade: none; IUX: Raw from 0.0 pips plus $7 per lot.

Does either charge an inactivity fee? AvaTrade: $50 after every 3 months of non-use, plus $100 after 12 months. IUX: none.

Do both offer copy trading? AvaTrade: AvaSocial, DupliTrade and ZuluTrade. IUX: none of its own (third-party Myfxbook AutoTrade).

Current Offers & Promotions