AJ Bell
AvaTrade
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Overview
AJ Bell was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in UK, while AvaTrade was established in 2006 and is based in The British Virgin Islands. AJ Bell holds licences including Central Bank of UAE, while AvaTrade is regulated by Central Bank of Ireland among others. AJ Bell serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; AvaTrade has 200,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AJ Bell and $250 at AvaTrade.
| Feature | AJ Bell | AvaTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Central Bank of UAE | Central Bank of Ireland, Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Financial Stability Board (FSB), British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVI) |
| Founded | 1997 | 2006 |
| Country | UK | The British Virgin Islands |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 200,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AJ Bell and AvaTrade, 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 AvaTrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, AJ Bell scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AJ Bell | AvaTrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 AvaTrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. AvaTrade supports social and copy trading features, which AJ Bell does not offer. AvaTrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AJ Bell | AvaTrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mac, Mirror Trader, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, 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 AvaTrade compare. AvaTrade has a video library; AJ Bell does not. AvaTrade integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AJ Bell does not. AvaTrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AJ Bell | AvaTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 AvaTrade supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Neteller). AvaTrade uniquely supports PayPal and Neteller among the two brokers. AvaTrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AJ Bell | AvaTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | No |
| 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 AvaTrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. AJ Bell supports 2 languages and AvaTrade supports 6, giving AvaTrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | AJ Bell | AvaTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Italian, German, French, Greek, and Hebrew |