AB Forex
CM Trading
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while CM Trading was established in 2011 and is based in Seychelles. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while CM Trading is regulated by Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; CM Trading has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at CM Trading.
| Feature | AB Forex | CM Trading |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2011 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Seychelles |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and CM Trading, 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 CM Trading). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while CM Trading does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; CM Trading does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | CM Trading |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
CM Trading supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. CM Trading edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | CM 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) | MT4, Mirror Trader, Sirix, Web Trader, 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 CM Trading compare. CM Trading has a video library; AB Forex does not. CM Trading integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. CM Trading scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | CM Trading |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. CM Trading uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. CM Trading scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | CM 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. CM Trading offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making CM Trading easier to reach in real time. CM Trading offers phone support; AB Forex does not. CM Trading offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. CM Trading scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | CM Trading |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |