Research profile
Profile data updated: October 14, 2026
Avatar Securities
US broker-dealer prop firm offering deposit-based remote and on-site trading for equities and options day traders.
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Founded
- 2009
- Funding model
- Trader Capital
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly statedU.S. traders:Not confirmed
May suit
traders focused on equities, options.
Consider alternatives if
you require futures; you rely on copy trading.
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
Avatar Securities is a New York FINRA broker-dealer prop firm supporting discretionary equities and options traders under a deposit-based model.
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Trader Capital prop firm
- Market Focus
- Stocks, Options
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly stated
- Known For
- Direct market access (DMA) with smart order routing and dark pool access
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
—Not required by this firm.
Instant funding
—Not offered by this firm.
Scaling plan
—No formal scaling plan documented.
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
- +Registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and Nasdaq PHLX
- +Direct market access with dark pool and smart order routing capabilities
- +In-house quant and development support for custom strategies
- +Offers physical office locations in NYC and Chicago along with remote trading options
Trade-offs
Avatar Securities FAQs
Based on terms reviewed October 14, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Avatar Securities?+
Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with Avatar Securities before purchasing.
Does Avatar Securities offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Avatar Securities does not require a traditional evaluation phase. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.
How do Avatar Securities's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to 95% of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a monthly basis; first payout eligibility: Monthly. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
What are Avatar Securities's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is restricted, copy trading is not permitted. Drawdown type and consistency requirements can vary by program, so check the rulebook for the exact program before purchase.
Which platforms and markets are available at Avatar Securities?+
Platforms: Sterling Trader, DAS Trader. Markets: equities, options. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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