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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10

fx next

8.3/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Advanced Global Markets was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while fx next was established in 2018 and is based in Dubai. Advanced Global Markets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while fx next is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx next has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $250 at fx next.

fx next wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global Marketsfx next
Min. Deposit$500$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F237
Founded19922018
CountryCyprusDubai
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

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FeatureAdvanced Global Marketsfx next
Min. Deposit$500$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fx next 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 Marketsfx next
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 fx next 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. fx next scores higher overall in education and research.

fx next wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global Marketsfx next
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 fx next supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fx next uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx next scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx next wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global Marketsfx next
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

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 fx next offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Advanced Global Markets supports 2 languages and fx next supports 8, giving fx next broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global Marketsfx next
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic