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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10
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highlow

7.6/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
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 highlow was established in 2011 and is based in Australia. Advanced Global Markets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while highlow is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; highlow has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $250 at highlow.

highlow wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global Marketshighlow
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-F254
Founded19922011
CountryCyprusAustralia
Clients10,000+150,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Advanced Global Markets and highlow, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. highlow has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Advanced Global Markets). Advanced Global Markets charges withdrawal fees while highlow does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Advanced Global Markets charges deposit fees; highlow does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global Marketshighlow
Min. Deposit$500$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while highlow supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. highlow 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 Marketshighlow
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 highlow compare. Advanced Global Markets runs regular live webinars; highlow does not. Both provide video tutorials. Advanced Global Markets publishes daily market commentary; highlow 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 Marketshighlow
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 highlow supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). highlow uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. highlow scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

highlow wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global Marketshighlow
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 highlow offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Advanced Global Markets supports 2 languages and highlow supports 8, giving highlow broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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