AB Forex
Bell Potter Securities
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Bell Potter Securities was established in 2015 and is based in Austrailia. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Bell Potter Securities is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Bell Potter Securities has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $5 at Bell Potter Securities.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bell Potter Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $5 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2015 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Austrailia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Bell Potter Securities, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $5 at Bell Potter Securities). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Bell Potter Securities does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Bell Potter Securities does not. Overall, Bell Potter Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bell Potter Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $5 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Bell Potter Securities edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bell Potter 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) | MetaTrader 4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Bell Potter Securities compare. Bell Potter Securities runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Bell Potter Securities has a video library; AB Forex does not. Bell Potter Securities publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Bell Potter Securities integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Bell Potter Securities maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bell Potter Securities scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bell Potter 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. Bell Potter Securities uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Bell Potter Securities scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bell Potter 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. Bell Potter Securities offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Bell Potter Securities easier to reach in real time. Bell Potter Securities offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Bell Potter Securities offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Bell Potter Securities scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Bell Potter Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |