AB Forex
fxdd
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while fxdd was established in 2010 and is based in Belize. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while fxdd is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority MFSA IS/48817. Financial Services Commission among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fxdd has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at fxdd.
| Feature | AB Forex | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Malta Financial Services Authority MFSA IS/48817. Financial Services Commission, Mauritius. License Number C117017252 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2010 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Belize |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and fxdd, 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 fxdd). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while fxdd does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; fxdd does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; fxdd does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
fxdd supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. fxdd edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fxdd compare. fxdd runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. fxdd has a video library; AB Forex does not. fxdd publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. fxdd integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. fxdd maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fxdd scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| 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. fxdd uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxdd scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| 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. fxdd offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making fxdd easier to reach in real time. fxdd offers phone support; AB Forex does not. fxdd offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and fxdd supports 8, giving fxdd broader global reach. fxdd scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |