AB Forex
atc brokers
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while atc brokers was established in 2017 and is based in United States. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while atc brokers is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; atc brokers has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at atc brokers.
| Feature | AB Forex | atc brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F224 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2017 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and atc brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at atc brokers). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while atc brokers does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; atc brokers does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; atc brokers does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | atc brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
atc brokers supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. atc brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | atc brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and atc brokers compare. atc brokers runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. atc brokers has a video library; AB Forex does not. atc brokers publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. atc brokers integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. atc brokers maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. atc brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | atc brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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. atc brokers uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. atc brokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | atc brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. atc brokers offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making atc brokers easier to reach in real time. atc brokers offers phone support; AB Forex does not. atc brokers offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and atc brokers supports 8, giving atc brokers broader global reach. atc brokers scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | atc brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |