AB Forex
Advanced Global Markets
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Advanced Global Markets was established in 1992 and is based in Cyprus. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Advanced Global Markets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Advanced Global Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $500 at Advanced Global Markets.
| Feature | AB Forex | Advanced Global Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2003 | 1992 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Advanced Global Markets, 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 Advanced Global Markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Advanced Global Markets does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Advanced Global Markets does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Advanced Global Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Advanced Global Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Advanced Global Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | MT4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Advanced Global Markets compare. Advanced Global Markets runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Advanced Global Markets has a video library; AB Forex does not. Advanced Global Markets publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Advanced Global Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. Advanced Global Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Advanced Global Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Advanced Global Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Advanced Global Markets uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Advanced Global Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Advanced Global Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Advanced Global Markets offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Advanced Global Markets easier to reach in real time. Advanced Global Markets offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Advanced Global Markets offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Advanced Global Markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Advanced Global Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |