AB Forex
icm capital
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while icm capital was established in 2015 and is based in Geneva. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while icm capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; icm capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at icm capital.
| Feature | AB Forex | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F258 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2015 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Geneva |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and icm capital, 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 icm capital). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; icm capital does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; icm capital does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
icm capital supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. icm capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 icm capital compare. icm capital runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. icm capital has a video library; AB Forex does not. icm capital publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. icm capital integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. icm capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. icm capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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. icm capital uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. icm capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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. icm capital offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making icm capital easier to reach in real time. icm capital offers phone support; AB Forex does not. icm capital offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and icm capital supports 8, giving icm capital broader global reach. icm capital scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |