AvaTrade offers a basic version of MetaTrader (4/5) and comes without a native macOS support (no Catalina), as well as proprietary desktop and mobile platforms and a Webtrader
MetaTrader is the most popular forex and CFD platform, available in multiple languages and supported by the largest FX community.
Unfortunately, the platform is also quite dated and unlike with competitors, lacks any changes to the UX/UI.
User Experience & Functionality
The website and back-office offer a comfortable browsing experience at the first glance. Most of the information is easy to find and comprehend.
Despite a somewhat outdated MetaTrader 4 experience, the platform will be familiar to non-novice traders. Traders looking for a simplified interface may find the web version of the platform more to the point.
Unfortunately, unlike other trusted brokers on the website, AvaTrade’s MetaTrader experience doesn’t pack any added value features or the support of macOS.
Therefore, you will be limited to the following order types:
- Market Buy/Sell
- Pending Buy/Sell
Alerts and Notifications
MetaTrader allows you to configure the following notification:
- Margin Call
- Deposits & Withdrawals
- Orders
AvaOptions Platform
The platform is designed to provide access to Options on Forex. Sporting a refreshed interface the platform boost an ample of built-in tools & indicators, pulling its weight to offer speedy market access.
Should you be coming to FX just now, the platform should be easy to grasp and build up your technical arsenal.
Mobile Trading
Trading from iOS & Android is handled by MT4/5 mobile as well as a dedicated solution. Most of the desktop counterpart order types are also available on mobile, leaving the decision of where to execute the trades to you.