AJ Bell
Exness
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Overview
AJ Bell was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in UK, while Exness was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. AJ Bell holds licences including Central Bank of UAE, while Exness is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. AJ Bell serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exness has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AJ Bell and $1 at Exness.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Central Bank of UAE | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CRFIN, The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Banque de France, The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego (KNF) |
| Founded | 1997 | 2008 |
| Country | UK | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AJ Bell and Exness, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exness has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at AJ Bell). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Exness scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
AJ Bell offers MT5, cTrader, while Exness supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Exness supports social and copy trading features, which AJ Bell does not offer. Exness edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Exness compare. Exness runs regular live webinars; AJ Bell does not. Exness has a video library; AJ Bell does not. Exness publishes daily market commentary; AJ Bell does not. Exness integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AJ Bell does not. Exness maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Exness scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Exness supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Exness 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 | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |