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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10

patersons securities limited

6.6/10
7/10WinnerRegulation5/10
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 patersons securities limited was established in 2015 and is based in United States. Advanced Global Markets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while patersons securities limited is regulated by AFS Licence 234666 among others. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; patersons securities limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $250 at patersons securities limited.

patersons securities limited wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global Marketspatersons securities limited
Min. Deposit$500$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)AFS Licence 234666
Founded19922015
CountryCyprusUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Advanced Global Markets and patersons securities limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. patersons securities limited 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 patersons securities limited does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Advanced Global Markets charges deposit fees; patersons securities limited does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureAdvanced Global Marketspatersons securities limited
Min. Deposit$500$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while patersons securities limited supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. patersons securities limited supports social and copy trading features, which Advanced Global Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureAdvanced Global Marketspatersons securities limited
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 patersons securities limited 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. patersons securities limited scores higher overall in education and research.

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

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

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FeatureAdvanced Global Marketspatersons securities limited
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic