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AB Forex

0.3/10

Finmax

5.6/10
3/10RegulationTied3/10
2/10FeesWinner10/10
0/10PlatformsWinner9/10
0/10Education & ResearchTied0/10
0/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner4/10
0/10SupportWinner10/10

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Overview

AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Finmax was established in 2008 and is based in Bulgaria. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Finmax is regulated by Financial Services Authority (FSA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Finmax has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $0 at Finmax.

Finmax wins this category
FeatureAB ForexFinmax
Min. Deposit$100$0
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Services Authority (FSA)
Founded20032008
CountrySTOCKHOLMBulgaria
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Finmax, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Finmax has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at AB Forex). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Finmax 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; Finmax does not. Overall, Finmax scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Finmax wins this category
FeatureAB ForexFinmax
Min. Deposit$100$0
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Finmax edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Finmax wins this category
FeatureAB ForexFinmax
MT4NoYes
MT5NoYes
cTraderNoYes
Windows AppNoYes
iOS AppNoYes
Android AppNoYes
Trading PlatformsDealBook├é┬¼├âÔÇá 360 (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web)MT4,MT5

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Finmax compare. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureAB ForexFinmax
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Finmax uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Finmax scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Finmax wins this category
FeatureAB ForexFinmax
Bank TransferNoYes
Credit CardNoYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Finmax offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Finmax easier to reach in real time. Finmax offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Finmax offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Finmax scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.

Finmax wins this category
FeatureAB ForexFinmax
Live ChatNoYes
Phone SupportNoYes
Email SupportNoYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese