AB Forex
Exante
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | AB Forex | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2003 | 2011 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Exante does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | No |
| 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, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Exante compare. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | AB Forex | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Exante uniquely supports bank transfer among the two brokers. Exante scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | No |
| 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. Neither broker offers live chat support. Exante offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Exante offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Exante scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | No |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |