AB Forex
ETX Capital
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while ETX Capital was established in 2002 and is based in UK. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while ETX Capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ETX Capital has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AB Forex | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2002 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and ETX Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while ETX Capital does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ETX Capital does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; ETX Capital does not. Overall, ETX Capital scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
ETX Capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mac, Mirror Trader, Binary, 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 ETX Capital compare. ETX Capital runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. ETX Capital has a video library; AB Forex does not. ETX Capital publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. ETX Capital integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. ETX Capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ETX Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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. ETX Capital uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and Neteller among the two brokers. ETX Capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. ETX Capital offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making ETX Capital easier to reach in real time. ETX Capital offers phone support; AB Forex does not. ETX Capital offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and ETX Capital supports 7, giving ETX Capital broader global reach. ETX Capital scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Greek and Mandarin |