AB Forex
NordFX
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while NordFX was established in 2008 and is based in Mauritius. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while NordFX is regulated by VFSC (15008) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; NordFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $10 at NordFX.
| Feature | AB Forex | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | VFSC (15008) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2008 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Mauritius |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and NordFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. NordFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $100 at AB Forex). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while NordFX 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; NordFX does not. Overall, NordFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
NordFX supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. NordFX edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | No |
| 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, 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 NordFX compare. NordFX has a video library; AB Forex does not. NordFX scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. NordFX uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. NordFX scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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. NordFX offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making NordFX easier to reach in real time. NordFX offers phone support; AB Forex does not. NordFX offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and NordFX supports 13, giving NordFX broader global reach. NordFX scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Farsi, Indonesian, Thai, Sinhalese, Vietnamese, Malay |