AB Forex
Abshire Smith
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Abshire Smith was established in 1997 and is based in United kingdom. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Abshire Smith is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Abshire Smith has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $500 at Abshire Smith.
| Feature | AB Forex | Abshire Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 1997 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | United kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Abshire Smith, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Abshire Smith). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Abshire Smith does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Abshire Smith does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Abshire Smith does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Abshire Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Abshire Smith supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Abshire Smith edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Abshire Smith |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | DealBook├é┬¼├âÔÇá 360 (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web) | MetaTrader 4, cTrader Platform |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Abshire Smith compare. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | AB Forex | Abshire Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Abshire Smith uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Abshire Smith scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Abshire Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | 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. Abshire Smith offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Abshire Smith easier to reach in real time. Abshire Smith offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Abshire Smith offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Abshire Smith scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Abshire Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |