AB Forex
FxPro
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while FxPro was established in 2006 and is based in UK. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while FxPro is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FxPro has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AB Forex | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2006 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and FxPro, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while FxPro does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; FxPro does not. Overall, FxPro scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
FxPro supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. FxPro edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 FxPro compare. FxPro runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. FxPro has a video library; AB Forex does not. FxPro publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. FxPro integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. FxPro maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FxPro scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| 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. FxPro uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. FxPro scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| 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. FxPro offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making FxPro easier to reach in real time. FxPro offers phone support; AB Forex does not. FxPro offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and FxPro supports 15, giving FxPro broader global reach. FxPro scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese |