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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10
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Exness

8.4/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
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 Exness was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), among other authorities. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exness has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $1 at Exness.

Exness wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsExness
Min. Deposit$500$1
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CRFIN, The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Banque de France, The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego (KNF)
Founded19922008
CountryCyprusCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

Exness wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsExness
Min. Deposit$500$1
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Exness supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Exness 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 MarketsExness
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4MT4, MT5, Mac, 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 Exness 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsExness
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
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 Exness supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsExness
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 Exness 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 MarketsExness
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese