AB Forex
London Capital Group (LCG)
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while London Capital Group (LCG) was established in 1996 and is based in UK. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; London Capital Group (LCG) has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AB Forex | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) |
| Founded | 2003 | 1996 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and London Capital Group (LCG), directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while London Capital Group (LCG) 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; London Capital Group (LCG) does not. Overall, London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
London Capital Group (LCG) supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. London Capital Group (LCG) edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web Trader, 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 London Capital Group (LCG) compare. London Capital Group (LCG) runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. London Capital Group (LCG) has a video library; AB Forex does not. London Capital Group (LCG) publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. London Capital Group (LCG) integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. London Capital Group (LCG) maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| 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. London Capital Group (LCG) uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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. London Capital Group (LCG) offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making London Capital Group (LCG) easier to reach in real time. London Capital Group (LCG) offers phone support; AB Forex does not. London Capital Group (LCG) offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese. |