AB Forex
DF Markets
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while DF Markets was established in 2010 and is based in UK. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while DF Markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; DF Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $1 at DF Markets.
| Feature | AB Forex | DF Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2010 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and DF Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. DF Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at AB Forex). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while DF Markets does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; DF Markets does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; DF Markets does not. Overall, DF Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | DF Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
DF Markets supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. DF Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | DF 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) | 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 DF Markets compare. DF Markets has a video library; AB Forex does not. DF Markets integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. DF Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | DF Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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. DF Markets uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. DF Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | DF 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. DF Markets offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making DF Markets easier to reach in real time. DF Markets offers phone support; AB Forex does not. DF Markets offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. DF Markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | DF Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |