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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10

UFX

5.3/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
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 UFX was established in 2007 and is based in Republic of Vanuatu. Both brokers are regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), among other authorities. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; UFX has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $500.

Advanced Global Markets wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsUFX
Min. Deposit$500$500
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded19922007
CountryCyprusRepublic of Vanuatu
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Advanced Global Markets and UFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $500. Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Advanced Global Markets charges deposit fees; UFX does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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

Platforms

Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while UFX supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. UFX 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 MarketsUFX
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 UFX compare. Advanced Global Markets runs regular live webinars; UFX does not. Both provide video tutorials. Advanced Global Markets publishes daily market commentary; UFX 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 MarketsUFX
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 UFX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsUFX
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 UFX 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 MarketsUFX
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese