AB Forex
CFI Markets
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while CFI Markets was established in 2012 and is based in Cyprus. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while CFI Markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; CFI Markets has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AB Forex | CFI Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2012 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and CFI Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; CFI Markets does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | AB Forex | CFI Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
CFI Markets supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. CFI Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | CFI 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, Mac, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and CFI Markets compare. CFI Markets runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. CFI Markets has a video library; AB Forex does not. CFI Markets publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. CFI Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. CFI Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. CFI Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | CFI Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. CFI Markets uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. CFI Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | CFI Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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. CFI Markets offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making CFI Markets easier to reach in real time. CFI Markets offers phone support; AB Forex does not. CFI Markets offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. CFI Markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | CFI Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |