AJ Bell
Ellevest
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Overview
AJ Bell was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in UK, while Ellevest was established in 2008 and is based in USA. AJ Bell holds licences including Central Bank of UAE, while Ellevest is regulated by Unregulated among others. AJ Bell serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ellevest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AJ Bell and $1 at Ellevest.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Central Bank of UAE | Unregulated |
| Founded | 1997 | 2008 |
| Country | UK | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AJ Bell and Ellevest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ellevest has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at AJ Bell). Ellevest charges withdrawal fees while AJ Bell does not, giving AJ Bell an edge for frequent withdrawers. Ellevest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; AJ Bell does not. Ellevest charges deposit fees; AJ Bell does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
AJ Bell offers MT5, cTrader, while Ellevest supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ellevest edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Windows, Android, Mac OS, iOS |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AJ Bell and Ellevest compare. Ellevest has a video library; AJ Bell does not. Ellevest integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AJ Bell does not. Ellevest scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ellevest supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ellevest 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 | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |