AB Forex
macquarie securities limited
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while macquarie securities limited was established in 2019 and is based in United States. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while macquarie securities limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; macquarie securities limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at macquarie securities limited.
| Feature | AB Forex | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F274 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2019 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and macquarie securities limited, 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 macquarie securities limited). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; macquarie securities limited does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; macquarie securities limited does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
macquarie securities limited supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. macquarie securities limited edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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 macquarie securities limited compare. macquarie securities limited runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. macquarie securities limited has a video library; AB Forex does not. macquarie securities limited publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. macquarie securities limited integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. macquarie securities limited maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. macquarie securities limited scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. macquarie securities limited uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. macquarie securities limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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. macquarie securities limited offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making macquarie securities limited easier to reach in real time. macquarie securities limited offers phone support; AB Forex does not. macquarie securities limited offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and macquarie securities limited supports 8, giving macquarie securities limited broader global reach. macquarie securities limited scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |