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Choosing between AvaTrade and Longbridge depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. AvaTrade is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, while Longbridge operates from Hong Kong. AvaTrade has the longer track record, established in 2006, compared to Longbridge which was founded in 2019. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
AvaTrade
Longbridge
| AvaTrade | Longbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.0/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0.9 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:400 ✓ | 1:5 |
| Regulation | FCA, ASIC, MAS ✓ | SFC, MAS |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
AvaTrade is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Longbridge offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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AvaTrade
Longbridge
Lower feesAvaTrade holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Longbridge is regulated by MAS, SFC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices markets. AvaTrade additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Crypto. Longbridge adds Etf, Options.
On spreads, Longbridge is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.9 pips at AvaTrade.
AvaTrade supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Longbridge offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
AvaTrade requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Longbridge sets no minimum deposit. This makes Longbridge accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores AvaTrade at 3.98/5 and Longbridge at 3.36/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. AvaTrade leads overall with a clear advantage.
AvaTrade
4.0/5
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Longbridge
3.4/5
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AvaTrade scores higher overall on our independent rating system. AvaTrade holds a 4.0/5 rating vs Longbridge's 3.4/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
AvaTrade offers spreads from 0.9 pips, while Longbridge starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
AvaTrade requires a minimum deposit of $100. Longbridge requires $0.
AvaTrade is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while Longbridge holds licences from SFC, MAS.
AvaTrade supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Longbridge supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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