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