AEEST has been flagged by Financial Markets Authority for "Unregistered/Unlicensed entity offering financial products or services|Market...". This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm.
My withdrawal request from AEEST has been pending for over two weeks now. Every time I contact support, I get the same copy-paste response about processing times. This is unacceptable for a financial platform in this day and age.
Pros: No hidden fees|Multi-currency support
Cons: Some tools only available on higher tiers|No fractional shares
AEEST locked my account without warning and demanded documents I had already submitted. for the past year and a half later I still do not have access to my funds. Their compliance team does not respond to emails. I am considering legal action.
Pros: Intuitive for beginners|Fast support response|Regular updates
Cons: Inactivity fee applies after 12 months|Alert system is basic
After using AEEST for a couple of months now, I decided to move my account elsewhere. The platform was unreliable, withdrawals took an unreasonable amount of time, and I could never get a straight answer from customer service. Frustrating experience overall.
Pros: Social trading features|Good mobile app|Fast support response
Cons: Could offer more webinars|Onboarding videos are outdated
After for over a year with AEEST, I can only describe the experience as death by a thousand cuts. No single issue was catastrophic, but the constant stream of small problems, slow responses, and missing features wore me down until I finally left.
Pros: Dividend tracking|Market news feed
Cons: Some tools only available on higher tiers
I signed up with AEEST through word of mouth in my investment club and the first red flag was the aggressive account manager who would not stop calling. After depositing, the promised support vanished. Withdrawals are delayed with endless excuses. I have reported them to the regulator.
Pros: Economic calendar|Excellent charting
Cons: No crypto staking
The only good thing about AEEST is that they remind you why regulation matters. I found them when my bank disappointed me and I searched for alternatives. They are regulated in a jurisdiction with weak consumer protection. When things went wrong I had nowhere to turn. Stick to well-regulated brokers.
Pros: Dedicated account manager|Helpful community forum|Competitive fees
Cons: No fractional shares|Spreads widen during volatile periods
AEEST has no proper customer support. The live chat is a bot. The phone number goes to a call center that cannot access your account. Email takes two weeks. When I had a real problem they were nowhere to be found.
Pros: Low minimum deposit|Clean UI|Regular updates
Cons: Charting tools need more indicators
Several red flags with AEEST: (1) They promise unrealistically high returns, (2) They're not registered with Financial Markets Authority, (3) Their contact information is vague, (4) They pressure you to deposit quickly. I recommend everyone do thorough due diligence before investing with any company.
Pros: Website looks legitimate on the surface
Cons: Unauthorized firm|Found in IOSCO warnings database
I had high hopes for AEEST after doing extensive research, but my experience has been disappointing. Customer support is slow, the platform has frequent issues, and their fee structure is not as transparent as advertised. I am actively looking for alternatives now.
Pros: Regular updates|Stable platform
Cons: Limited ETF selection
After doing some research AFTER the fact (I know, I should have done this first), I discovered that AEEST is not authorized by any legitimate financial regulator. They are operating illegally. The website looks very professional but it's all a facade. Please check the regulatory warnings database before investing with ANY company.
Pros: Professional looking website
Cons: Withdrawal fees demanded|Communication cut off|Not authorized