AB Forex
fx global markets
BrokerDataNet earns affiliate commission from brokers listed on this site. This does not affect our ratings or editorial independence.
Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while fx global markets was established in 2017 and is based in United States. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while fx global markets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx global markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at fx global markets.
| Feature | AB Forex | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), with CIF license No. 242/14 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2017 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and fx global markets, 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 fx global markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; fx global markets does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; fx global markets does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
fx global markets supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. fx global markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fx global markets compare. fx global markets runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. fx global markets has a video library; AB Forex does not. fx global markets publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. fx global markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. fx global markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fx global markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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. fx global markets uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx global markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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. fx global markets offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making fx global markets easier to reach in real time. fx global markets offers phone support; AB Forex does not. fx global markets offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and fx global markets supports 8, giving fx global markets broader global reach. fx global markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |