AB Forex
hotforex
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while hotforex was established in 2012 and is based in United States. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while hotforex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; hotforex has 30,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at hotforex.
| Feature | AB Forex | hotforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F255 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2012 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 30,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and hotforex, 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 hotforex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; hotforex does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | hotforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
hotforex supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. hotforex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | hotforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 hotforex compare. hotforex runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. hotforex has a video library; AB Forex does not. hotforex publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. hotforex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. hotforex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. hotforex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | hotforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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. hotforex uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. hotforex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | hotforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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. hotforex offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making hotforex easier to reach in real time. hotforex offers phone support; AB Forex does not. hotforex offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and hotforex supports 8, giving hotforex broader global reach. hotforex scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | hotforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |