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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10

Corner Trader

4.1/10
7/10WinnerRegulation3/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
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 Corner Trader was established in 1879 and is based in Switzerland. Advanced Global Markets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Corner Trader is regulated by Unregulated among others. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Corner Trader has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $250 at Corner Trader.

Advanced Global Markets wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsCorner Trader
Min. Deposit$500$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Unregulated
Founded19921879
CountryCyprusSwitzerland
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Advanced Global Markets and Corner Trader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Corner Trader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Advanced Global Markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Corner Trader applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Advanced Global Markets does not. Advanced Global Markets charges deposit fees; Corner Trader does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsCorner Trader
Min. Deposit$500$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Corner Trader supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsCorner Trader
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4MT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Advanced Global Markets and Corner Trader compare. Advanced Global Markets runs regular live webinars; Corner Trader does not. Advanced Global Markets has a video library; Corner Trader does not. Advanced Global Markets publishes daily market commentary; Corner Trader does not. Advanced Global Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Corner Trader 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 MarketsCorner Trader
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 Corner Trader supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsCorner Trader
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 Corner Trader 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.

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FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsCorner Trader
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese