AAATrade
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- Trust score
- 6/10
- Legal simplicity
- 6/10
- Min. deposit
- 500
- Instruments
- Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Metals, Energies, Bonds, ETFs, Options, Cryptocurrencies
- Legal entity
- AAATrade Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- Cyprus
- Fees
- AAATrade prices CFDs on marked-up spreads with no commission on most instruments and charges commission on physical share dealing. Overnight financing applies to leveraged positions.
- Withdrawals
- Withdrawals return to the funding method within one to three business days on a verified account. Card returns are limited to the deposited amount, with the balance sent by bank transfer.
Features
- Seminars and trader training
- ECN accounts
- Spread rebate program
- Affiliate program
- Wide range of trading instruments
Pros
- Competitive commissions
- Client funds held in Swiss banks
- Low spreads
Cons
- No significant drawbacks identified
AAATrade is a Cyprus-based forex and CFD broker founded in 2013, regulated by CySEC under the EU's MiFID II framework and additionally registered with Germany's BaFin, the UK's FCA, and Spain's CNMV. It serves retail and institutional traders with over 1,000 CFD instruments across forex, stocks, indices, metals, and cryptocurrencies, traded via MT5 and a dedicated CryptoExchange platform. Client funds are held in segregated Swiss bank accounts and covered by the Investor Compensation Fund.
AAATrade is a CySEC-regulated broker offering ECN accounts, competitive spreads, and a broad instrument lineup, backed by trader seminars and an affiliate program.
Overview
AAATrade is a Cyprus-based forex and CFD broker founded in 2013, serving retail and institutional traders with access to global markets through an STP execution model.
Regulation and Fund Protection
AAATrade is regulated by Cyprus' CySEC and operates under the EU's MiFID II directive. It also holds registrations with Germany's BaFin, the UK's FCA, and Spain's CNMV.
Client funds are held in segregated accounts at Swiss banks, separate from the company's own capital, and are covered by the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) in the event of insolvency. The broker also provides negative balance protection.
Leverage and Account Types
Under ESMA rules, retail leverage is capped at 1:30 for major currency pairs, 1:20 for minor pairs, and 1:10 for commodities. Clients who qualify as professional traders can access leverage up to 1:200.
AAATrade offers a standard CFD account plus a separate CryptoExchange account built specifically for cryptocurrency trading.
Instruments and Platforms
The broker lists over 1,000 CFD instruments, spanning forex, stocks, indices, bonds, futures, ETFs, metals, and more than 50 cryptocurrencies. Trading runs on MT5, including MT5 WebTrader and mobile apps, alongside the dedicated CryptoExchange platform.
Fees and Commissions
Standard accounts trade on the spread alone, with no separate commission. Professional accounts get raw spreads plus a $4 commission per lot.
Funding and Withdrawals
Deposits and withdrawals are supported via bank transfer, credit/debit cards, crypto wallets, and e-wallets including QIWI, Neteller, FasaPay, Skrill, and UnionPay. Withdrawals are processed within one business day at no extra charge.
The minimum deposit is $500. Deposits of $25,000 or more unlock a personal account manager and individual training.
Key Facts
| Broker Name | AAATrade |
|---|---|
| Year of Foundation | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Cyprus |
| Regulation | CySEC |
| Trading Platforms | MT5, CryptoExchange |
| EURUSD Spread | 0.2 points |
| Minimum Deposit | $500 |
| Base Currency | USD, EUR, GBP |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:200 |
| Assets | Currency pairs, stocks, indices, ETFs, metals, cryptocurrencies |
| Deposit Methods | Bank transfer, Visa/MasterCard, QIWI, Neteller, FasaPay, Skrill, UnionPay |
| Withdrawal Fee | None |
| Inactivity Fee | Yes |
| Segregated Accounts | Yes |
| Automatic Trading | Yes |
| Mobile Trading | Yes |
| Web Terminal | Yes |
| Trading Signals | Yes |
| Support | 24/5 |
Trading conditions
AAATrade is a Cyprus investment firm passporting into several EU markets, and it offers something most CFD brokers do not: physical share ownership alongside CFDs. A client can hold real equities in the same account as leveraged positions, which changes the tax and dividend treatment compared with a share CFD.
As a CySEC firm the broker operates under ESMA product intervention: 30:1 maximum retail leverage on major currency pairs, 5:1 on individual equities, negative balance protection and margin close-out at 50% of required margin.
The instrument list is broad by CFD-broker standards, including bonds and options alongside the usual forex and index coverage.
Verification
Verification requires photo ID, proof of address and an appropriateness assessment covering trading knowledge and experience, as CySEC rules require. Economic profile questions on income and net worth form part of onboarding rather than an optional extra.
Documents are usually reviewed within one to two business days. Eligible clients are covered by the Cyprus Investor Compensation Fund up to €20,000 should the firm fail and be unable to return client assets.
