AB Forex
Interactive Investor
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Interactive Investor was established in 1995 and is based in UK. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Interactive Investor is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Interactive Investor has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $1 at Interactive Investor.
| Feature | AB Forex | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 1995 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Interactive Investor, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Interactive Investor has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at AB Forex). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Interactive Investor does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Interactive Investor does not. Overall, Interactive Investor scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Interactive Investor supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Interactive Investor edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| 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, ProTrader, 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 Interactive Investor compare. Interactive Investor has a video library; AB Forex does not. Interactive Investor integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Interactive Investor scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Interactive Investor uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Interactive Investor scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Interactive Investor offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Interactive Investor easier to reach in real time. Interactive Investor offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Interactive Investor offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Interactive Investor scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |