AB Forex
ETFinance
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while ETFinance was established in 2018 and is based in Cyprus. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while ETFinance is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ETFinance has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $215 at ETFinance.
| Feature | AB Forex | ETFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $215 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2018 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and ETFinance, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $215 at ETFinance). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while ETFinance does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ETFinance does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; ETFinance does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | ETFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $215 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
ETFinance edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | ETFinance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ETFinance compare. ETFinance runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. ETFinance has a video library; AB Forex does not. ETFinance publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. ETFinance integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. ETFinance maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ETFinance scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | ETFinance |
|---|---|---|
| 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. ETFinance uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. ETFinance scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | ETFinance |
|---|---|---|
| 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. ETFinance offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making ETFinance easier to reach in real time. ETFinance offers phone support; AB Forex does not. ETFinance offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. ETFinance scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | ETFinance |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |