AB Forex
kvb kunlun
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while kvb kunlun was established in 2012 and is based in Switzerland. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while kvb kunlun is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; kvb kunlun has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at kvb kunlun.
| Feature | AB Forex | kvb kunlun |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F267 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2012 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Switzerland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and kvb kunlun, 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 kvb kunlun). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while kvb kunlun does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; kvb kunlun does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; kvb kunlun does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | kvb kunlun |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
kvb kunlun edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | kvb kunlun |
|---|---|---|
| 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 kvb kunlun compare. kvb kunlun has a video library; AB Forex does not. kvb kunlun integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. kvb kunlun scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | kvb kunlun |
|---|---|---|
| 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. kvb kunlun uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. kvb kunlun scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | kvb kunlun |
|---|---|---|
| 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. kvb kunlun offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making kvb kunlun easier to reach in real time. kvb kunlun offers phone support; AB Forex does not. kvb kunlun offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and kvb kunlun supports 8, giving kvb kunlun broader global reach. kvb kunlun scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | kvb kunlun |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |