Broker comparison

AvaTrade vs Markets.com

Both are rated "Trusted" in our records. They share ASIC, CySEC, FSC and FSCA as a listed regulator. This is a comparison of records, not a recommendation.

AvaTrade

Trusted
7.7 / 10
Full AvaTrade record

Markets.com

Trusted
7.7 / 10
Full Markets.com record

Side by side

AvaTradeMarkets.com
Verdict
Trusted
Trusted
Score
7.7 / 10
7.7 / 10
Regulators listed
ADGM FSRA, ASIC, CBI, CySEC, FSC, FSCA, ISA, JFSA, KNF
ASIC, CySEC, FCA, FSC, FSCA
Number of regulators
9
5
FCA register
Not listed
Not listed
FCA warning
None recorded
None recorded
Record basis
Awaiting re-check
Awaiting re-check
Record updated
18 Jun 2026
18 Jun 2026

Regulators compared

Shared

ASIC, CySEC, FSC, FSCA

Only AvaTrade

ADGM FSRA, CBI, ISA, JFSA, KNF

Only Markets.com

FCA

What each licence means for clients is on the regulator pages, for example the ADGM FSRA, ASIC, CySEC, FSC pages, or browse all regulators.

Frequently asked questions

Is AvaTrade or Markets.com better regulated?
Regulation depends on the licensed entity, not the brand. In our records AvaTrade lists ADGM FSRA, ASIC, CBI, CySEC, FSC, FSCA, ISA, JFSA and KNF and Markets.com lists ASIC, CySEC, FCA, FSC and FSCA. Check each licence on the regulator's register.
Which has the higher verdict, AvaTrade or Markets.com?
Both are rated "Trusted" in our records. They share ASIC, CySEC, FSC and FSCA as a listed regulator. This is a comparison of records, not a recommendation.
Do AvaTrade and Markets.com share a regulator?
Yes: ASIC, CySEC, FSC and FSCA.

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