AQR Trading Global Ltd is a brokerage firm providing contract for difference (CFD) trading services. The domain registration date for its official website is August 20, 2024. The company primarily offers trading services for various financial derivatives, including forex, precious metals, commodities, energy, stocks, and indices. It does not serve jurisdictions where doing so would violate local laws or regulations.
Company Registration Information and Regulatory Status
According to public information on its website (www.aqrltd.com), AQR Trading Global Ltd claims to be licensed by several regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) (MSB ID: 31000257135391), the U.S. National Futures Association (NFA) (NFA ID: 0559918), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) (Trading Point of Financial Instruments Pty Limited), the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) (Trading Point of Financial Instruments Ltd), the Belize Financial Services Commission (FSC) (AQR Trading Global Ltd, License Number 000261309), and the DFSA (Trading Point MENA Limited), adhering to strict regulatory standards.
Upon verification, all company and regulatory information provided on the AQR Trading Global Ltd website is found to be false. The website design and content mimic those of the well-known broker XM, and the brand name and logos resemble those of the investment management firm AQR. Moreover, the Belize Financial Services Commission (FSC) has no record of a company with License Number 000261309, FinCEN's website shows that MSB Number 31000257135391 actually belongs to Goldmans Global, and NFA's website does not list a company with NFA ID 0559918.
Trading Instruments
AQR Trading Global Ltd offers trading services for various financial derivatives, mainly including:
- Forex: Involves the exchange of different national currencies, primarily used for international trade and investment speculation.
- Precious Metals: Such as gold and silver, used as investment tools to hedge against economic uncertainties and inflation.
- Commodities: Includes agricultural products and raw materials like oil, natural gas, copper, and soybeans, with prices influenced by supply and demand and the global economic situation.
- Energy: Mainly includes oil and natural gas, significantly affected by global political and economic events.
- Stocks: Represent portions of company ownership, allowing investors to earn dividends and capital appreciation.
- Indices: Such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Index, reflecting overall market performance.
Account Opening Process
The account opening process at AQR Trading Global Ltd is as follows:
- Visit the website and click the “Register” button to access the registration page.
- Enter your email address and set a password, then complete and submit the registration form.
- After successful registration, complete the Know Your Customer (KYC) verification to proceed with deposits and trading.
Trading Accounts
AQR Trading Global Ltd offers four types of trading accounts: Micro Account, Standard Account, AQR Trading Global Ltd Ultra Low Account, and Shares Account.
Micro Account:
- Base Currency Options: USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, AUD, HUF, PLN, SGD, ZAR
- Contract Size: Standard lot 1 lot = 100,000; Micro lot 1 lot = 1,000
- Leverage: Up to 1:1000**
- Negative Balance Protection: Yes
- Major Currency Pair Spreads: As low as 1 pip
- Commission: None
- Maximum Pending/Unsettled Orders: 300
- Minimum Trading Volume: 0.01 lot (ST5)
- Max Lot per Ticket: 100 lots
- Hedging: Allowed
- Overnight Interest (Swap): Yes
- Islamic Account: Available
- Minimum Deposit: $5
Standard Account:
- Base Currency Options: USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, AUD, HUF, PLN, SGD, ZAR
- Contract Size: 1 lot = 100,000
- Leverage: Up to 1:1000**
- Negative Balance Protection: Yes
- Major Currency Pair Spreads: As low as 1 pip
- Commission: None
- Maximum Pending/Unsettled Orders: 300
- Minimum Trading Volume: 0.01 lot
- Max Lot per Ticket: 50 lots
- Hedging: Allowed
- Overnight Interest (Swap): Yes
- Islamic Account: Available
- Minimum Deposit: $5
AQR Trading Global Ltd Ultra Low Account:
- Base Currency Options: EUR, USD, GBP, AUD, ZAR, SGD
- Contract Size: Standard Ultra Low Spread: 1 lot = 100,000; Micro Ultra Low Spread: 1 lot = 1,000
- Leverage: Up to 1:1000**
- Negative Balance Protection: Yes
- Major Currency Pair Spreads: As low as 0.6 pips
- Commission: None
- Maximum Pending/Unsettled Orders: 300
- Minimum Trading Volume: Standard Ultra Low Spread: 0.01 lot; Micro Ultra Low Spread: 0.1 lot
- Max Lot per Ticket: Standard Ultra Low Spread: 50 lots; Micro Ultra Low Spread: 100 lots
- Hedging: Allowed
- Overnight Interest (Swap): Yes
- Islamic Account: Available
- Minimum Deposit: $5
Shares Account:
- Base Currency Options: USD
- Contract Size: 1 share
- Leverage: None
- Negative Balance Protection: Yes
- Spreads: According to exchange rules
- Commission: Yes
- Maximum Pending/Unsettled Orders: 50
- Minimum Trading Volume: 1 share
- Max Lot per Ticket: According to the stock
- Hedging: Not allowed
- Overnight Interest (Swap): Yes
- Islamic Account: Available
- Minimum Deposit: $10,000
Trading Platform
AQR Trading Global Ltd claims to offer a trading platform named ST5, available for both desktop and mobile, with over 50 technical indicators and intraday analysis tools. In reality, clicking on the mobile download links provided on its website, the trading software shown on the App Store is Vlockedxa, and on Google Play, it is EVJORERJG. The legitimacy of these software is questionable, posing trading risks.
Deposits and Withdrawals
AQR Trading Global Ltd does not clearly list the supported deposit and withdrawal methods, associated fees, or minimum deposit and withdrawal amounts on its website.
Summary
Traderknows reminds investors that AQR Trading Global Ltd is a high-risk platform that fraudulently uses the information of the well-known broker XM and the name and brand logo of the investment management company AQR. Investors are advised to choose brokers with transparent information and strict regulation to avoid unnecessary financial losses.
Currently, this broker is labeled as "Suspected Fraud" on Traderknows.
