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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10

AxiTrader

7.4/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner6/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Advanced Global Markets was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while AxiTrader was established in 2007 and is based in Australia. Advanced Global Markets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while AxiTrader is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; AxiTrader has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $0 at AxiTrader.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsAxiTrader
Min. Deposit$500$0
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)
Founded19922007
CountryCyprusAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Advanced Global Markets and AxiTrader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AxiTrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $500 at Advanced Global Markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Advanced Global Markets charges deposit fees; AxiTrader does not. Overall, AxiTrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsAxiTrader
Min. Deposit$500$0
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while AxiTrader supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. AxiTrader supports social and copy trading features, which Advanced Global Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsAxiTrader
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4MT4, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Advanced Global Markets and AxiTrader compare. Advanced Global Markets runs regular live webinars; AxiTrader does not. Advanced Global Markets has a video library; AxiTrader does not. Advanced Global Markets publishes daily market commentary; AxiTrader does not. Advanced Global Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AxiTrader 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.

Advanced Global Markets wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsAxiTrader
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoNo

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 AxiTrader supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). AxiTrader uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. AxiTrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsAxiTrader
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoYes

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 AxiTrader offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Advanced Global Markets supports 2 languages and AxiTrader supports 8, giving AxiTrader broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsAxiTrader
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Romanian, and Arabic