AB Forex
fxgiants
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while fxgiants was established in 2011 and is based in Cyprus. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while fxgiants is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fxgiants has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at fxgiants.
| Feature | AB Forex | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F242 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2011 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 250,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and fxgiants, 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 fxgiants). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while fxgiants does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; fxgiants does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; fxgiants does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
fxgiants edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fxgiants compare. fxgiants runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. fxgiants has a video library; AB Forex does not. fxgiants publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. fxgiants integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. fxgiants maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fxgiants scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| 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. fxgiants uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxgiants scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| 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. fxgiants offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making fxgiants easier to reach in real time. fxgiants offers phone support; AB Forex does not. fxgiants offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and fxgiants supports 8, giving fxgiants broader global reach. fxgiants scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |