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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10

Trade Zero

6.3/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Advanced Global Markets was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Trade Zero was established in 2014 and is based in Bahamas. Advanced Global Markets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Trade Zero is regulated by Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB) among others. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Trade Zero has 2,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $500.

Trade Zero wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsTrade Zero
Min. Deposit$500$500
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB)
Founded19922014
CountryCyprusBahamas
Clients10,000+2,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Advanced Global Markets and Trade Zero, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $500. Advanced Global Markets charges withdrawal fees while Trade Zero does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Advanced Global Markets charges deposit fees; Trade Zero does not. Overall, Trade Zero scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Trade Zero wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsTrade Zero
Min. Deposit$500$500
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Trade Zero supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Trade Zero supports social and copy trading features, which Advanced Global Markets does not offer. Advanced Global Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Advanced Global Markets wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsTrade Zero
MT4YesNo
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 Trade Zero 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. Trade Zero scores higher overall in education and research.

Trade Zero wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsTrade Zero
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 Trade Zero supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsTrade Zero
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

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 Trade Zero offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsTrade Zero
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese