AB Forex
fort financial services
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while fort financial services was established in 2012 and is based in USA. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while fort financial services is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fort financial services has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at fort financial services.
| Feature | AB Forex | fort financial services |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F231 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2012 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and fort financial services, 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 fort financial services). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while fort financial services does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; fort financial services does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; fort financial services does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | fort financial services |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
fort financial services supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. fort financial services edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | fort financial services |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fort financial services compare. fort financial services runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. fort financial services has a video library; AB Forex does not. fort financial services publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. fort financial services integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. fort financial services maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fort financial services scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | fort financial services |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. fort financial services uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fort financial services scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | fort financial services |
|---|---|---|
| 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. fort financial services offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making fort financial services easier to reach in real time. fort financial services offers phone support; AB Forex does not. fort financial services offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and fort financial services supports 8, giving fort financial services broader global reach. fort financial services scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | fort financial services |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |