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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10
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orbex

7.3/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
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 orbex was established in 2012 and is based in Cyprus. Advanced Global Markets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while orbex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; orbex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $250 at orbex.

orbex wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global Marketsorbex
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-F291
Founded19922012
CountryCyprusCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

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

Platforms

Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while orbex supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Advanced Global Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Advanced Global Markets wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global Marketsorbex
MT4YesNo
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 orbex compare. Advanced Global Markets runs regular live webinars; orbex does not. Both provide video tutorials. Advanced Global Markets publishes daily market commentary; orbex 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 Marketsorbex
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 orbex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). orbex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. orbex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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

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