AJ Bell
Trade360
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Overview
AJ Bell was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in UK, while Trade360 was established in 2013 and is based in Cyprus. AJ Bell holds licences including Central Bank of UAE, while Trade360 is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. AJ Bell serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Trade360 has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AJ Bell and $1 at Trade360.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Trade360 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Central Bank of UAE | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 1997 | 2013 |
| Country | UK | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AJ Bell and Trade360, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Trade360 has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at AJ Bell). Trade360 charges withdrawal fees while AJ Bell does not, giving AJ Bell an edge for frequent withdrawers. Trade360 charges deposit fees; AJ Bell does not. Overall, Trade360 scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Trade360 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
AJ Bell offers MT5, cTrader, while Trade360 supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Trade360 supports social and copy trading features, which AJ Bell does not offer. Trade360 edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Trade360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Binary, 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 Trade360 compare. Trade360 runs regular live webinars; AJ Bell does not. Trade360 has a video library; AJ Bell does not. Trade360 publishes daily market commentary; AJ Bell does not. Trade360 integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AJ Bell does not. Trade360 maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Trade360 scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Trade360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Trade360 supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Trade360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Trade360 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 | Trade360 |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |