Abshire Smith
Advanced Global Markets
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Overview
Abshire Smith was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in United kingdom, while Advanced Global Markets was established in 1992 and is based in Cyprus. Abshire Smith holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Advanced Global Markets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Abshire Smith serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Advanced Global Markets has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $500.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Advanced Global Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $500 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 1997 | 1992 |
| Country | United kingdom | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Abshire Smith and Advanced Global Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $500. Advanced Global Markets charges withdrawal fees while Abshire Smith does not, giving Abshire Smith an edge for frequent withdrawers. Abshire Smith charges deposit fees; Advanced Global Markets does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Advanced Global Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Abshire Smith offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Advanced Global Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Abshire Smith supports social and copy trading features, which Advanced Global Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Advanced Global Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4, cTrader Platform | MT4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Abshire Smith and Advanced Global Markets compare. Advanced Global Markets runs regular live webinars; Abshire Smith does not. Advanced Global Markets has a video library; Abshire Smith does not. Advanced Global Markets publishes daily market commentary; Abshire Smith does not. Advanced Global Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Abshire Smith does not. Advanced Global Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Advanced Global Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Advanced Global Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Abshire Smith accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Advanced Global Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Advanced Global Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Abshire Smith and Advanced Global Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Advanced Global Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |