AB Forex
fibo group
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while fibo group was established in 2019 and is based in Cyprus. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while fibo group is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fibo group has 14,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at fibo group.
| Feature | AB Forex | fibo group |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F226 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2019 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and fibo group, 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 fibo group). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; fibo group does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; fibo group does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | fibo group |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
fibo group supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. fibo group edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | fibo group |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 fibo group compare. fibo group runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. fibo group has a video library; AB Forex does not. fibo group publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. fibo group integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. fibo group maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fibo group scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | fibo group |
|---|---|---|
| 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. fibo group uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fibo group scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | fibo group |
|---|---|---|
| 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. fibo group offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making fibo group easier to reach in real time. fibo group offers phone support; AB Forex does not. fibo group offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and fibo group supports 8, giving fibo group broader global reach. fibo group scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | fibo group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |