AJ Bell
Circle Markets
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Overview
AJ Bell was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in UK, while Circle Markets was established in 2007 and is based in New Zealand. AJ Bell holds licences including Central Bank of UAE, while Circle Markets is regulated by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) among others. AJ Bell serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Circle Markets has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Central Bank of UAE | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) |
| Founded | 1997 | 2007 |
| Country | UK | New Zealand |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AJ Bell and Circle Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Circle Markets charges withdrawal fees while AJ Bell does not, giving AJ Bell an edge for frequent withdrawers. Circle Markets charges deposit fees; AJ Bell does not. Overall, AJ Bell scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
AJ Bell offers MT5, cTrader, while Circle Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Circle Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop, 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 Circle Markets compare. Circle Markets runs regular live webinars; AJ Bell does not. Circle Markets has a video library; AJ Bell does not. Circle Markets publishes daily market commentary; AJ Bell does not. Circle Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AJ Bell does not. Circle Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Circle Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 Circle Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Circle Markets 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.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |