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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10

DF Markets

7.2/10
7/10RegulationWinner8/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
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 DF Markets was established in 2010 and is based in UK. Advanced Global Markets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while DF Markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; DF Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $1 at DF Markets.

DF Markets wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsDF Markets
Min. Deposit$500$1
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded19922010
CountryCyprusUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Advanced Global Markets and DF Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. DF Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $500 at Advanced Global Markets). Advanced Global Markets charges withdrawal fees while DF Markets does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Advanced Global Markets charges deposit fees; DF Markets does not. Overall, DF Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

DF Markets wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsDF Markets
Min. Deposit$500$1
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while DF Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. DF Markets 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 MarketsDF Markets
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4Web 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 DF Markets compare. Advanced Global Markets runs regular live webinars; DF Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Advanced Global Markets publishes daily market commentary; DF Markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. 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 MarketsDF Markets
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 DF Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsDF Markets
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 DF 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.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsDF Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese