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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10

London Capital Group (LCG)

8.2/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesWinner6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Advanced Global Markets was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while London Capital Group (LCG) was established in 1996 and is based in UK. Advanced Global Markets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) among others. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; London Capital Group (LCG) has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $100 at London Capital Group (LCG).

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Min. Deposit$500$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110)
Founded19921996
CountryCyprusUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Advanced Global Markets and London Capital Group (LCG), directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. London Capital Group (LCG) has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Advanced Global Markets). Advanced Global Markets charges withdrawal fees while London Capital Group (LCG) does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. London Capital Group (LCG) applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Advanced Global Markets does not. Advanced Global Markets charges deposit fees; London Capital Group (LCG) does not. Overall, London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on fees in our assessment.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Min. Deposit$500$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while London Capital Group (LCG) supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. London Capital Group (LCG) 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 MarketsLondon Capital Group (LCG)
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4MT4, 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 London Capital Group (LCG) 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. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher overall in education and research.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsLondon Capital Group (LCG)
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 London Capital Group (LCG) supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). London Capital Group (LCG) uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
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 London Capital Group (LCG) offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Advanced Global Markets supports 2 languages and London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese.