Swissquote vs. AvaTrade

Winner of the comparison

If you don’t want to read the full comparison, the winner of our review is AvaTrade, which takes the lead with a rating of 49%, while Swissquote only reaches 47%. Swissquote requires a minimum deposit of 1000 EUR/USD, while AvaTrade sets it at 100 EUR/USD. Conversely, AvaTrade scores with a lower minimum deposit. For Swissquote, the spread is 3 EUR/USD, while for AvaTrade it is 0.9 EUR/USD. Lower spreads at AvaTrade give it the edge. Swissquote offers 78 forex pairs, while AvaTrade provides 60. A wider selection gives Swissquote the advantage. Swissquote was founded in 1996, while AvaTrade has been operating since 2006. The longer tradition of Swissquote means greater experience. A big plus for Swissquote is the ability to trade real stocks, which AvaTrade doesn’t offer. Swissquote is overseen by 2 regulatory bodies, while AvaTrade has 2. In terms of regulation, both are equal. Swissquote supports 3 platforms, while AvaTrade offers 3. In terms of platform count, both are on the same level.