AB Forex
Markets.com
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Markets.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at Markets.com.
| Feature | AB Forex | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2008 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Markets.com, 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 Markets.com). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Markets.com does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Markets.com does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Markets.com does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Markets.com supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Markets.com edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Markets.com compare. Markets.com has a video library; AB Forex does not. Markets.com integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Markets.com scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Markets.com uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| 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. Markets.com offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Markets.com easier to reach in real time. Markets.com offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Markets.com offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Markets.com scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish |