AB Forex
Capital Index
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Capital Index was established in 2004 and is based in Cyprus. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Capital Index is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Capital Index has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at Capital Index.
| Feature | AB Forex | Capital Index |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA FRN 709693 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2004 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Capital Index, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Capital Index). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Capital Index does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Capital Index does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Capital Index |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Capital Index edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Capital Index |
|---|---|---|
| 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,Desktop,iPhone/iOS |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Capital Index compare. Capital Index runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Capital Index has a video library; AB Forex does not. Capital Index publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Capital Index integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Capital Index maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Capital Index scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Capital Index |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Capital Index uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Capital Index scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Capital Index |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Capital Index offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Capital Index easier to reach in real time. Capital Index offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Capital Index offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Capital Index scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Capital Index |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |