Overview
In 2013, AAATrade jumped the gap and was established to open the world of global financial markets plus retail/wholesale traders. The brand crosses industries offering forex and CFD contracts on a wide range of assets such as stocks, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies.
- Founded
- 2013
Strengths and watchouts
- No minimum deposit requirement
- Access to more than 16,000 assets, including cryptocurrencies
- Proprietary platform for trading cryptocurrencies in the stock market
- The MT4 platform that features many indicators and EAs is not available
- Withdrawal fee
Safety and regulation
AAATrade holds within its territory the license from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), which is primarily for compliance with EU financial directives and formation of a secure trading environment. There is a robbery and burglary safe scheme because consumer funds are held in a segregated account in a designated high street bank. Meanwhile, an eligible sustained client can be granted protection through the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) of up to €20,000 if ever the firm is declared insolvent.
- CySEC
Between 70% and 85% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with most regulated providers — the exact figure for any specific broker is published on that broker's own website. Consider whether you understand how these instruments work and whether you can afford the high risk of losing your money.
Markets available
- Forex
- Stocks
- Indices
- Metals
- Energy
Account types
| Account | Min deposit | Commission | Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $0 | 1.5 | 1:1 to 1:500 |
| VIP | $0 | 0.0 | 1:1 to 1:1000 |
Fees and costs
Fee structure is not yet documented in our DB for this broker. Verify the latest fee schedule on the broker's website before opening an account.
How we reviewed this broker
Each broker review documents the broker's claimed regulators, cross-references them against the public registers (FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, BCC and others), and notes any divergence. Where a regulator has issued a public advisory, the URL is cited inline so a reader can verify it directly. Tradable instruments, account types, and fees are sourced from the broker's published disclosures or documented as unavailable. The full scoring methodology is public.
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Reader reviews
Andersson
Feb 4, 2025
I can't understand how things could be so confusing, but after involving the authorities and EFRI, everything seems much clearer now.
Taj MacPherson
Jan 19, 2025
I appreciate their professionalism, although their requirements can occasionally be a bit frustrating.
Tony white
Jan 6, 2025
Hey! So, I recently started using this investment platform, and I have to say, I'm pretty happy with it so far. I kicked things off with a 1,000 EUR deposit and have been trading securities for about a month now. Honestly, I was a bit nervous at first—who wouldn't be when it comes to investing your hard-earned money? But everything's been smooth sailing so far, which is a huge relief. I even managed to make a successful withdrawal, which felt like a small victory. You know that feeling when something just works the way it's supposed to? Yeah, that was it. I'm also thinking about dipping my toes into trading some CFDs soon. It feels like the platform's got my back, so I'm excited to see where this goes. Would I recommend it? Definitely, especially if you're looking for something straightforward and reliable.
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