AB Forex
Argonaut Securities
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Argonaut Securities was established in 2009 and is based in Australia. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Argonaut Securities is regulated by Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Argonaut Securities has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $1 at Argonaut Securities.
| Feature | AB Forex | Argonaut Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2009 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Argonaut Securities, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Argonaut Securities has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at AB Forex). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Argonaut Securities does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Argonaut Securities does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Argonaut Securities does not. Overall, Argonaut Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Argonaut Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Argonaut Securities supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Argonaut Securities edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Argonaut Securities |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Android,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Argonaut Securities compare. Argonaut Securities runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Argonaut Securities has a video library; AB Forex does not. Argonaut Securities publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Argonaut Securities integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Argonaut Securities maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Argonaut Securities scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Argonaut Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Argonaut Securities uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Argonaut Securities scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Argonaut Securities |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Argonaut Securities offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Argonaut Securities easier to reach in real time. Argonaut Securities offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Argonaut Securities offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Argonaut Securities scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Argonaut Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |