Who owns AvaTrade?
As of : AvaTrade is run by Ava Trade Markets Ltd, British Virgin Islands. It holds a licence from BVI FSC (SIBA/L/13/1049). The company is private (two founders ~35% each as of 2025).
| Ultimate owner | AvaTrade (Ava Trade Markets / AVA Trade EU) (private (two founders ~35% each as of 2025; reported sale of about half to an investor group, completion not confirmed)) |
|---|---|
| Operating company | Ava Trade Markets Ltd, British Virgin Islands |
| Licences | Other: BVI FSC SIBA/L/13/1049 offshore |
| Website | avatrade.com |
| Sister brokers | 0 |
| Fines and actions | 0 |
| Owner proof | verified |
| Last checked | 14 Oct 2026 |
Licences
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other: BVI FSC SIBA/L/13/1049 offshore | — | active | register |
About AvaTrade (Ava Trade Markets / AVA Trade EU)
Dublin-based CFD broker founded as AvaFX. Runs an Irish (CBI) entity for the EU and a BVI entity for international clients. Agreed in Oct 2026 to buy most of FXCM.
Headquarters: Ireland · Founded: 2006 · Ownership: private (two founders ~35% each as of 2025; reported sale of about half to an investor group, completion not confirmed)
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: AvaTrade's own pages list Ava Trade Markets Ltd (BVI FSC SIBA/L/13/1049) alongside the Irish CBI and ASIC entities; non-EU/AU clients are typically on the BVI entity.
- We have no company registration number for Ava Trade Markets Ltd.
AvaTrade (Ava Trade Markets / AVA Trade EU) sister sites, fines and sources →
Ratings elsewhere
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Ratings from other websites, with their source. We do not copy their reviews, and they do not change our facts.
Questions and answers
Who owns AvaTrade?
Ava Trade Markets Ltd runs it.
Is AvaTrade licensed?
Yes. Its operator Ava Trade Markets Ltd holds a licence from BVI FSC (SIBA/L/13/1049).
Has the owner of AvaTrade been fined?
We have no regulator fines on record.
Is AvaTrade legit?
AvaTrade is run by Ava Trade Markets Ltd, which holds a licence from BVI FSC (SIBA/L/13/1049). The company is private (two founders ~35% each as of 2025). Fines and regulator actions against AvaTrade’s own company: 0. Sister sites with the same owner: 0. We do not rate sites. A licence from your country’s regulator is the main protection.
Sources
- https://www.avatrade.com.au/lp/invest-in-yourself
- https://avatrade.com.au/about-avatrade/why-avatrade/regulation
Last checked 14 Oct 2026. How we check facts. CFDs are complex. Most retail accounts lose money.
