AB Forex
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while gbe brokers was established in 2015 and is based in Bulgaria. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while gbe brokers is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; gbe brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at gbe brokers.
| Feature | AB Forex | gbe brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F246 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2015 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Bulgaria |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and gbe brokers, 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 gbe brokers). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while gbe brokers does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; gbe brokers does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; gbe brokers does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | gbe brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
gbe brokers supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. gbe brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | gbe brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 gbe brokers compare. gbe brokers runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. gbe brokers has a video library; AB Forex does not. gbe brokers publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. gbe brokers integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. gbe brokers maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. gbe brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | gbe brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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. gbe brokers uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. gbe brokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | gbe brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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. gbe brokers offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making gbe brokers easier to reach in real time. gbe brokers offers phone support; AB Forex does not. gbe brokers offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and gbe brokers supports 8, giving gbe brokers broader global reach. gbe brokers scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | gbe brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |