AB Forex
hantec fx
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while hantec fx was established in 2021 and is based in Russia. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while hantec fx is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; hantec fx has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at hantec fx.
| Feature | AB Forex | hantec fx |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F252 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2021 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Russia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and hantec fx, 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 hantec fx). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; hantec fx does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; hantec fx does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | hantec fx |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
hantec fx edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | hantec fx |
|---|---|---|
| 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 hantec fx compare. hantec fx runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. hantec fx has a video library; AB Forex does not. hantec fx publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. hantec fx integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. hantec fx maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. hantec fx scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | hantec fx |
|---|---|---|
| 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. hantec fx uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. hantec fx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | hantec fx |
|---|---|---|
| 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. hantec fx offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making hantec fx easier to reach in real time. hantec fx offers phone support; AB Forex does not. hantec fx offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and hantec fx supports 8, giving hantec fx broader global reach. hantec fx scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | hantec fx |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |