aaafx
AB Forex
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Overview
aaafx was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in United States, while AB Forex was established in 2003 and is based in STOCKHOLM. aaafx holds licences including HCMC (Greece), while AB Forex is regulated by Unregulated among others. aaafx serves 60,000+ clients worldwide; AB Forex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $300 at aaafx and $100 at AB Forex.
| Feature | aaafx | AB Forex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $300 | $100 |
| Regulation | HCMC (Greece), FSA (St Vincent & Grenadines) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2007 | 2003 |
| Country | United States | STOCKHOLM |
| Clients | 60,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between aaafx and AB Forex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $300 at aaafx). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; aaafx does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | aaafx | AB Forex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $300 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
aaafx offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for AB Forex is limited. aaafx supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. aaafx edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | aaafx | AB Forex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | No | No |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Windows App | Yes | No |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | DealBook├é┬¼├âÔÇá 360 (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web) |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how aaafx and AB Forex compare. aaafx runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. aaafx has a video library; AB Forex does not. aaafx publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. aaafx integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. aaafx maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. aaafx scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | aaafx | AB Forex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. aaafx uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. aaafx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | aaafx | AB Forex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | No |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. aaafx offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making aaafx easier to reach in real time. aaafx offers phone support; AB Forex does not. aaafx offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. aaafx supports 8 languages and AB Forex supports 2, giving aaafx broader global reach. aaafx scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | aaafx | AB Forex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | No |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |