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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10
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VPE Bank

6.8/10
7/10RegulationWinner9/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
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 VPE Bank was established in 2008 and is based in Germany. Advanced Global Markets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while VPE Bank is regulated by The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) among others. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; VPE Bank has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $5000 at VPE Bank.

VPE Bank wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsVPE Bank
Min. Deposit$500$5000
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Founded19922008
CountryCyprusGermany
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Advanced Global Markets and VPE Bank, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Advanced Global Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $500 (vs $5000 at VPE Bank). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. VPE Bank applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Advanced Global Markets does not. Advanced Global Markets charges deposit fees; VPE Bank does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsVPE Bank
Min. Deposit$500$5000
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while VPE Bank supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. VPE Bank 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 MarketsVPE Bank
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4MT4,MT5

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Advanced Global Markets and VPE Bank 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.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsVPE Bank
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoNo

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 VPE Bank supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsVPE Bank
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 VPE Bank 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 MarketsVPE Bank
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese