AB Forex
Bailieu
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Bailieu was established in 2012 and is based in Australia. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Bailieu is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Bailieu has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $10000 at Bailieu.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bailieu |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10000 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2012 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Bailieu, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $10000 at Bailieu). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Bailieu does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bailieu does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Bailieu does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bailieu |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Bailieu edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bailieu |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| 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 Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Bailieu compare. Bailieu runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Bailieu has a video library; AB Forex does not. Bailieu publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Bailieu integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Bailieu maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bailieu scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bailieu |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Bailieu uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Bailieu scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bailieu |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Bailieu offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Bailieu easier to reach in real time. Bailieu offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Bailieu offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Bailieu scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bailieu |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |