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Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10

XM

7.6/10
7/10RegulationWinner9/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner6/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Advanced Global Markets was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while XM was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. Advanced Global Markets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while XM is regulated by International Financial Services Commission(IFSC) among others. Advanced Global Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XM has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Advanced Global Markets and $5 at XM.

XM wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsXM
Min. Deposit$500$5
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)International Financial Services Commission(IFSC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded19922009
CountryCyprusCyprus
Clients10,000+3,500,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Advanced Global Markets and XM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. XM has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $5 (vs $500 at Advanced Global Markets). Advanced Global Markets charges withdrawal fees while XM does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. XM applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Advanced Global Markets does not. Advanced Global Markets charges deposit fees; XM does not. Overall, XM scores higher on fees in our assessment.

XM wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsXM
Min. Deposit$500$5
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Advanced Global Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while XM supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. XM 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 MarketsXM
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4MT4, MT5, Mac, 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 XM 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 MarketsXM
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 XM supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). XM uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. XM scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

XM wins this category
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsXM
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoYes

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 XM offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Advanced Global Markets supports 2 languages and XM supports 20, giving XM broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAdvanced Global MarketsXM
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseArabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish