AB Forex
m1 finance
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while m1 finance was established in 2018 and is based in Australia. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while m1 finance is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; m1 finance has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at m1 finance.
| Feature | AB Forex | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F273 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2018 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and m1 finance, 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 m1 finance). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while m1 finance does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; m1 finance does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; m1 finance does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
m1 finance supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. m1 finance edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 m1 finance compare. m1 finance has a video library; AB Forex does not. m1 finance integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. m1 finance scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| 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. m1 finance uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. m1 finance scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| 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. m1 finance offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making m1 finance easier to reach in real time. m1 finance offers phone support; AB Forex does not. m1 finance offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and m1 finance supports 8, giving m1 finance broader global reach. m1 finance scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |