AB Forex
Exness
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Exness was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Exness is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exness has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $1 at Exness.
| Feature | AB Forex | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CRFIN, The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Banque de France, The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego (KNF) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2008 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Exness, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exness has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at AB Forex). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Exness does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exness does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Exness does not. Overall, Exness scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Exness supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Exness edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| 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, MT5, Mac, Web 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 Exness compare. Exness runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Exness has a video library; AB Forex does not. Exness publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Exness integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. Exness maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Exness scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Exness uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Exness scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Exness offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Exness easier to reach in real time. Exness offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Exness offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Exness scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Exness |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |