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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10

BNP Paribas

7.8/10
7/10RegulationWinner8/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Advanced Global Markets was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while BNP Paribas was established in 2004 and is based in UK. Advanced Global Markets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while BNP Paribas is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; BNP Paribas has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $100 at BNP Paribas.

BNP Paribas wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsBNP Paribas
Min. Deposit$500$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded19922004
CountryCyprusUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Advanced Global Markets and BNP Paribas, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. BNP Paribas 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 BNP Paribas does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Advanced Global Markets charges deposit fees; BNP Paribas does not. Overall, BNP Paribas scores higher on fees in our assessment.

BNP Paribas wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsBNP Paribas
Min. Deposit$500$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while BNP Paribas supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. BNP Paribas 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 MarketsBNP Paribas
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4iPhone/iPad,Mac,Desktop,

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Advanced Global Markets and BNP Paribas compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. BNP Paribas scores higher overall in education and research.

BNP Paribas wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsBNP Paribas
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoYes

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 BNP Paribas supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsBNP Paribas
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

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 BNP Paribas 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.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsBNP Paribas
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese