AB Forex
Hirose Financial
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Hirose Financial was established in 2004 and is based in UK. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Hirose Financial is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hirose Financial has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $1 at Hirose Financial.
| Feature | AB Forex | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2004 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Hirose Financial, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hirose Financial has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at AB Forex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Hirose Financial does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Hirose Financial does not. Overall, Hirose Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Hirose Financial supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Hirose Financial edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Binary, 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 Hirose Financial compare. Hirose Financial runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Hirose Financial has a video library; AB Forex does not. Hirose Financial publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Hirose Financial integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. Hirose Financial maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Hirose Financial scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Hirose Financial uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Hirose Financial scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Hirose Financial offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Hirose Financial easier to reach in real time. Hirose Financial offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Hirose Financial offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Hirose Financial scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |