AB Forex
Forex.com
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Forex.com was established in 2001 and is based in United States. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Forex.com is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Forex.com has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and Typical at Forex.com.
| Feature | AB Forex | Forex.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | Typical |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), National Futures Association (NFA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2001 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 150,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Forex.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs Typical at Forex.com). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Forex.com does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Forex.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | Typical |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Forex.com supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Forex.com edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Forex.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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, WebTrader, Advantage Trader Pro, TradingView, Tablet and mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Forex.com compare. Forex.com runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Forex.com has a video library; AB Forex does not. Forex.com publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Forex.com integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. Forex.com maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Forex.com scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Forex.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Forex.com uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal among the two brokers. Forex.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Forex.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| 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. Forex.com offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Forex.com easier to reach in real time. Forex.com offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Forex.com offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and Forex.com supports 3, giving Forex.com broader global reach. Forex.com scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Forex.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Chinese, Arabic |