AB Forex
Ducascopy Bank
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Ducascopy Bank was established in 1998 and is based in Switzerland. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Ducascopy Bank is regulated by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ducascopy Bank has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $5000 at Ducascopy Bank.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ducascopy Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $5000 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 1998 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Switzerland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Ducascopy Bank, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $5000 at Ducascopy Bank). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Ducascopy Bank does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Ducascopy Bank does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ducascopy Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $5000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ducascopy Bank supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Ducascopy Bank edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ducascopy Bank |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| 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) | JForex, MT4 (via Bridge), ZuluTrade, WebTrader, Binary 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 Ducascopy Bank compare. Ducascopy Bank runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Ducascopy Bank has a video library; AB Forex does not. Ducascopy Bank publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Ducascopy Bank integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. Ducascopy Bank maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Ducascopy Bank scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ducascopy Bank |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Ducascopy Bank uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Ducascopy Bank scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ducascopy Bank |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Ducascopy Bank offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Ducascopy Bank easier to reach in real time. Ducascopy Bank offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Ducascopy Bank offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Ducascopy Bank scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ducascopy Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |