Advanced Global Markets
AJ Bell
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Overview
Advanced Global Markets was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while AJ Bell was established in 1997 and is based in UK. Advanced Global Markets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while AJ Bell is regulated by Central Bank of UAE among others. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; AJ Bell has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $100 at AJ Bell.
| Feature | Advanced Global Markets | AJ Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Central Bank of UAE |
| Founded | 1992 | 1997 |
| Country | Cyprus | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Advanced Global Markets and AJ Bell, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AJ Bell has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Advanced Global Markets). Advanced Global Markets charges withdrawal fees while AJ Bell does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Advanced Global Markets charges deposit fees; AJ Bell does not. Overall, AJ Bell scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Advanced Global Markets | AJ Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while AJ Bell supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Advanced Global Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Advanced Global Markets | AJ Bell |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4 | Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Advanced Global Markets and AJ Bell compare. Advanced Global Markets runs regular live webinars; AJ Bell does not. Advanced Global Markets has a video library; AJ Bell does not. Advanced Global Markets publishes daily market commentary; AJ Bell does not. Advanced Global Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AJ Bell 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 | Advanced Global Markets | AJ Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Advanced Global Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while AJ Bell supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Advanced Global Markets | AJ Bell |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Advanced Global Markets and AJ Bell 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 | Advanced Global Markets | AJ Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |