AB Forex
Directshares
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Directshares was established in 2007 and is based in Australia. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Directshares is regulated by The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Directshares has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AB Forex | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2007 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Directshares, 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; Directshares does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Directshares does not. Overall, Directshares scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Directshares supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Directshares edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| 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,iOS,MacBook,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Directshares compare. Directshares runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Directshares has a video library; AB Forex does not. Directshares publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Directshares integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Directshares maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Directshares scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Directshares uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Directshares scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Directshares offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Directshares easier to reach in real time. Directshares offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Directshares offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Directshares scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |