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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10

Evolution Brokers

6/10
7/10WinnerRegulation5/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
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 Evolution Brokers was established in 2008 and is based in Belize. Both brokers are regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), among other authorities. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Evolution Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $300 at Evolution Brokers.

Evolution Brokers wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsEvolution Brokers
Min. Deposit$500$300
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded19922008
CountryCyprusBelize
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Advanced Global Markets and Evolution Brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Evolution Brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $300 (vs $500 at Advanced Global Markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Evolution Brokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Advanced Global Markets does not. Advanced Global Markets charges deposit fees; Evolution Brokers does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsEvolution Brokers
Min. Deposit$500$300
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsEvolution Brokers
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4WEB,Desktop,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 Evolution Brokers 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. Evolution Brokers scores higher overall in education and research.

Evolution Brokers wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsEvolution Brokers
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 Evolution Brokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsEvolution Brokers
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 Evolution Brokers 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 MarketsEvolution Brokers
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese