AIMS (markets-vipaims.com) has been flagged by ASIC (Australia) for "Unlicensed". This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm. Website domain: pc.markets-vipaims.com.
AIMS (markets-vipaims.com) had an outage that lasted several hours during a major market event. Not only did they fail to prevent it, but they also failed to communicate what was happening. We were left in the dark while our investments were at risk.
Pros: Multi-device support|Helpful community forum|Low minimum deposit
Cons: Onboarding videos are outdated|Research section could be deeper
The mobile app from AIMS (markets-vipaims.com) is dangerous. I placed an order that showed as pending, so I placed another. Both executed and I was overexposed. When I complained they said it was user error. The app design is misleading.
Pros: Demo account available|Quick verification
Cons: Email notifications too frequent|Website design could be more modern
I wanted to transfer my portfolio from another broker to AIMS (markets-vipaims.com). They said they do not accept in-kind transfers for my asset type. I had to sell, withdraw, deposit, and rebuy - incurring taxes and spread costs. They did not tell me this before I signed up.
Pros: Portfolio tracking tools|Full transparency|Responsive team
Cons: Withdrawal takes 1-2 business days|Email notifications too frequent
AIMS (markets-vipaims.com) seems more interested in acquiring new customers than taking care of existing ones. The marketing is aggressive but the product is mediocre. Once you are past the honeymoon period, the cracks in their service become very apparent.
Pros: Good mobile app|API access|Multiple order types
Cons: No dark mode on mobile
My card was charged twice by AIMS (markets-vipaims.com) on the same day. I had to dispute it with my bank. AIMS (markets-vipaims.com) then froze my account and said I had a negative balance because of the chargeback. They created the problem and then punished me for it.
Pros: Professional team|Personal attention|Low minimum deposit
Cons: Some tools only available on higher tiers
I closed a profitable position at AIMS (markets-vipaims.com) and the profit was not credited for 5 days. Support said it was a settlement delay. When it finally arrived it was less than the amount shown on the platform. They could not explain the difference. I have moved my account.
Pros: Multi-currency support|Smooth onboarding
Cons: Limited social trading features
After spending since early this year trying to make AIMS (markets-vipaims.com) work for me, I have given up. The platform has too many limitations, the fees are not competitive, and the quality of their market data is questionable. There are much better options available.
Pros: Instant funding|Smooth onboarding
Cons: No fractional shares
I lost a significant amount because AIMS (markets-vipaims.com) did not execute my stop loss during a flash crash. They said the market was illiquid. Other brokers managed to execute. I have no proof they did not trade against me. Avoid.
Pros: Helpful community forum|Stable platform|High security standards
Cons: Withdrawal takes 1-2 business days
I had a dispute with AIMS (markets-vipaims.com) and went to their complaints process. They have an internal team that just defends the company. Then they said I could go to an ombudsman - but the ombudsman they use is industry-funded and rarely rules for the client. The system is rigged.
Pros: Transparent fees|Professional team|Good mobile app
Cons: No fractional shares|Inactivity fee applies after 12 months
I requested my data from AIMS (markets-vipaims.com) under GDPR. They sent a partial export that was missing months of transactions. When I asked for the rest they said it was a technical issue. Still waiting. They do not take data rights seriously.
Pros: Quick verification|Competitive fees
Cons: Would like more payment methods|Website design could be more modern