AB Forex
Ayondo
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Ayondo was established in 2008 and is based in London. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Ayondo is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ayondo has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $1 at Ayondo.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2008 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | London |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Ayondo, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ayondo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at AB Forex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Ayondo does not. Overall, Ayondo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Ayondo supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Ayondo edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | No | No |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | No | No |
| iOS App | No | No |
| Android App | No | No |
| Trading Platforms | DealBook├é┬¼├âÔÇá 360 (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web) | Web Trader |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Ayondo compare. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Ayondo uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Ayondo scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Neither broker offers live chat support. Ayondo offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Ayondo offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Ayondo scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | No |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Mandarin |