AB Forex
Fidelity
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Fidelity was established in 2008 and is based in USA. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Fidelity is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Fidelity has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AB Forex | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2008 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Fidelity, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Fidelity does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Fidelity does not. Overall, Fidelity scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Fidelity supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Fidelity edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone 8 device, Website, Trader Pro |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Fidelity compare. Fidelity runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Fidelity has a video library; AB Forex does not. Fidelity publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Fidelity integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. Fidelity maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Fidelity scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Fidelity uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Fidelity scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Fidelity offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Fidelity easier to reach in real time. Fidelity offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Fidelity offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Fidelity scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |