AB Forex
Blackbull Markets
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Blackbull Markets was established in 2014 and is based in New Zealand. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Blackbull Markets is regulated by Financial Services Providers Register (FSPR) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Blackbull Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $200 at Blackbull Markets.
| Feature | AB Forex | Blackbull Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Services Providers Register (FSPR), FSPR number: FSP403326 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2014 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | New Zealand |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Blackbull Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at Blackbull Markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Blackbull Markets does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Blackbull Markets does not. Overall, Blackbull Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Blackbull Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Blackbull Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Blackbull Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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,Android.iPhone/iPad |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Blackbull Markets compare. Blackbull Markets runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Blackbull Markets has a video library; AB Forex does not. Blackbull Markets publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Blackbull Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Blackbull Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Blackbull Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Blackbull Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Blackbull Markets uniquely supports credit/debit card and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Blackbull Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Blackbull Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | No |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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. Blackbull Markets offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Blackbull Markets easier to reach in real time. Blackbull Markets offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Blackbull Markets offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and Blackbull Markets supports 15, giving Blackbull Markets broader global reach. Blackbull Markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Blackbull Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian |