Advanced Global Markets
Vanguard Investments
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Overview
Advanced Global Markets was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Vanguard Investments was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Advanced Global Markets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Vanguard Investments is regulated by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency among others. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Vanguard Investments has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $0 at Vanguard Investments.
| Feature | Advanced Global Markets | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $0 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Office of the Comptroller of the Currency |
| Founded | 1992 | 2008 |
| Country | Cyprus | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Advanced Global Markets and Vanguard Investments, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Vanguard Investments has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $500 at Advanced Global Markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Vanguard Investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Advanced Global Markets does not. Advanced Global Markets charges deposit fees; Vanguard Investments does not. Overall, Vanguard Investments scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Advanced Global Markets | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Vanguard Investments supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Vanguard Investments supports social and copy trading features, which Advanced Global Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Advanced Global Markets | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4 | MT4,Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Advanced Global Markets and Vanguard Investments 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Advanced Global Markets | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 Vanguard Investments supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Advanced Global Markets | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Vanguard Investments 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.
| Feature | Advanced Global Markets | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |