AB Forex
Circle Markets
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Circle Markets was established in 2007 and is based in New Zealand. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Circle Markets is regulated by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Circle Markets has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AB Forex | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2007 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | New Zealand |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Circle Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Circle Markets does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Circle Markets does not. Overall, Circle Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Circle Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Circle 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) | Desktop, 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 Circle Markets compare. Circle Markets runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Circle Markets has a video library; AB Forex does not. Circle Markets publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Circle Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. Circle Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Circle Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Circle 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. Circle Markets uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Circle Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Circle 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. Circle Markets offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Circle Markets easier to reach in real time. Circle Markets offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Circle Markets offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Circle Markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |