AJ Bell
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Overview
AJ Bell was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in UK, while atc brokers was established in 2017 and is based in United States. AJ Bell holds licences including Central Bank of UAE, while atc brokers is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AJ Bell serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; atc brokers has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AJ Bell and $250 at atc brokers.
| Feature | AJ Bell | atc brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Central Bank of UAE | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F224 |
| Founded | 1997 | 2017 |
| Country | UK | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AJ Bell and atc brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AJ Bell has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at atc brokers). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, AJ Bell scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AJ Bell | atc brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
AJ Bell offers MT5, cTrader, while atc brokers supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. atc brokers supports social and copy trading features, which AJ Bell does not offer. atc brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AJ Bell | atc brokers |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AJ Bell and atc brokers compare. atc brokers runs regular live webinars; AJ Bell does not. atc brokers has a video library; AJ Bell does not. atc brokers publishes daily market commentary; AJ Bell does not. atc brokers integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AJ Bell does not. atc brokers maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. atc brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AJ Bell | atc brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. AJ Bell accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while atc brokers supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). atc brokers uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. atc brokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AJ Bell | atc brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both AJ Bell and atc brokers offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. AJ Bell supports 2 languages and atc brokers supports 8, giving atc brokers broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | AJ Bell | atc brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |