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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10

shaw and partners limited

7.4/10
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 shaw and partners limited was established in 2014 and is based in Switzerland. Advanced Global Markets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while shaw and partners limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; shaw and partners limited has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $250 at shaw and partners limited.

shaw and partners limited wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global Marketsshaw and partners limited
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-F305
Founded19922014
CountryCyprusSwitzerland
Clients10,000+250,000+

Fees

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

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global Marketsshaw and partners limited
Min. Deposit$500$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

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

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