AB Forex
Oinvest
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Oinvest was established in 2019 and is based in South Africa. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Oinvest is regulated by Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Oinvest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $200 at Oinvest.
| Feature | AB Forex | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2019 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | South Africa |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Oinvest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at Oinvest). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Oinvest 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; Oinvest does not. Overall, Oinvest scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Oinvest supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Oinvest edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| 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, iOS, MacBook, iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Oinvest compare. Oinvest has a video library; AB Forex does not. Oinvest integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Oinvest scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Oinvest uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Oinvest scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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. Oinvest offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Oinvest easier to reach in real time. Oinvest offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Oinvest offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Oinvest scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |