AB Forex
fbs inc
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while fbs inc was established in 2018 and is based in Australia. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while fbs inc is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fbs inc has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at fbs inc.
| Feature | AB Forex | fbs inc |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F225 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2018 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and fbs inc, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at fbs inc). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while fbs inc does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; fbs inc does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; fbs inc does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | fbs inc |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
fbs inc supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. fbs inc edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | fbs inc |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| 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, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 fbs inc compare. fbs inc runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. fbs inc has a video library; AB Forex does not. fbs inc publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. fbs inc integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. fbs inc maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fbs inc scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | fbs inc |
|---|---|---|
| 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. fbs inc uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fbs inc scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | fbs inc |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. fbs inc offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making fbs inc easier to reach in real time. fbs inc offers phone support; AB Forex does not. fbs inc offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and fbs inc supports 8, giving fbs inc broader global reach. fbs inc scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | fbs inc |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |