AB Forex
GKFX
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while GKFX was established in 2010 and is based in UK. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while GKFX is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; GKFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $20 at GKFX.
| Feature | AB Forex | GKFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $20 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2010 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and GKFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $20 at GKFX). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; GKFX does not. Overall, GKFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | GKFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $20 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
GKFX supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. GKFX edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | GKFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mac, Web Trader, 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 GKFX compare. GKFX runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. GKFX has a video library; AB Forex does not. GKFX publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. GKFX integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. GKFX maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. GKFX scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | GKFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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. GKFX uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. GKFX scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | GKFX |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. GKFX offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making GKFX easier to reach in real time. GKFX offers phone support; AB Forex does not. GKFX offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. GKFX scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | GKFX |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |