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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10

VTB 24 Bank

6.1/10
7/10WinnerRegulation3/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
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 VTB 24 Bank was established in 2008 and is based in Russia. Advanced Global Markets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while VTB 24 Bank is regulated by Unregulated among others. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; VTB 24 Bank has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $100 at VTB 24 Bank.

VTB 24 Bank wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$500$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Unregulated
Founded19922008
CountryCyprusRussia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Advanced Global Markets and VTB 24 Bank, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. VTB 24 Bank has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Advanced Global Markets). Advanced Global Markets charges withdrawal fees while VTB 24 Bank does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Advanced Global Markets charges deposit fees; VTB 24 Bank does not. Overall, VTB 24 Bank scores higher on fees in our assessment.

VTB 24 Bank wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$500$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while VTB 24 Bank supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. VTB 24 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 MarketsVTB 24 Bank
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Advanced Global Markets and VTB 24 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 MarketsVTB 24 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 VTB 24 Bank supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsVTB 24 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 VTB 24 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 MarketsVTB 24 Bank
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese