AB Forex
Etrade
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Etrade was established in 2012 and is based in United States. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Etrade is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Etrade has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AB Forex | Etrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2012 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Etrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Etrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Etrade does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Etrade does not. Overall, Etrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Etrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Etrade supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Etrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Etrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | cTrader, SocialTrading, webPlatform, DesktopPlatform, Proprietary . |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Etrade compare. Etrade runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Etrade has a video library; AB Forex does not. Etrade publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Etrade integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. Etrade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Etrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Etrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Etrade uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Etrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Etrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Etrade offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Etrade easier to reach in real time. Etrade offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Etrade offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Etrade scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Etrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |