AB Forex
BOQ Trading
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while BOQ Trading was established in 2014 and is based in United States. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while BOQ Trading is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; BOQ Trading has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $200 at BOQ Trading.
| Feature | AB Forex | BOQ Trading |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2014 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and BOQ Trading, 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 BOQ Trading). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while BOQ Trading does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; BOQ Trading does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; BOQ Trading does not. Overall, BOQ Trading scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | BOQ Trading |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
BOQ Trading supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. BOQ Trading edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | BOQ Trading |
|---|---|---|
| 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,Mac,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and BOQ Trading compare. BOQ Trading runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. BOQ Trading has a video library; AB Forex does not. BOQ Trading publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. BOQ Trading integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. BOQ Trading maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. BOQ Trading scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | BOQ Trading |
|---|---|---|
| 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. BOQ Trading uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. BOQ Trading scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | BOQ Trading |
|---|---|---|
| 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. BOQ Trading offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making BOQ Trading easier to reach in real time. BOQ Trading offers phone support; AB Forex does not. BOQ Trading offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. BOQ Trading scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | BOQ Trading |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |