AB Forex
HDFC Securities
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while HDFC Securities was established in 2000 and is based in India. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while HDFC Securities is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; HDFC Securities has 2,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $0 at HDFC Securities.
| Feature | AB Forex | HDFC Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange |
| Founded | 2003 | 2000 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | India |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 2,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and HDFC Securities, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. HDFC Securities has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at AB Forex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; HDFC Securities does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; HDFC Securities does not. Overall, HDFC Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | HDFC Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
HDFC Securities supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. HDFC Securities edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | HDFC Securities |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 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 HDFC Securities compare. HDFC Securities runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. HDFC Securities has a video library; AB Forex does not. HDFC Securities publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. HDFC Securities integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. HDFC Securities maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. HDFC Securities scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | HDFC Securities |
|---|---|---|
| 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. HDFC Securities uniquely supports bank transfer among the two brokers. HDFC Securities scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | HDFC Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | No |
| 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. HDFC Securities offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making HDFC Securities easier to reach in real time. HDFC Securities offers phone support; AB Forex does not. HDFC Securities offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and HDFC Securities supports 13, giving HDFC Securities broader global reach. HDFC Securities scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | HDFC Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |