AB Forex
ord minnett limited
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while ord minnett limited was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while ord minnett limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ord minnett limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at ord minnett limited.
| Feature | AB Forex | ord minnett 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-F292 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2013 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and ord minnett 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 ord minnett limited). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while ord minnett limited does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ord minnett limited does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; ord minnett limited does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | ord minnett limited |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
ord minnett limited edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | ord minnett 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 ord minnett limited compare. ord minnett limited runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. ord minnett limited has a video library; AB Forex does not. ord minnett limited publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. ord minnett limited integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. ord minnett limited maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ord minnett limited scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | ord minnett 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. ord minnett limited uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. ord minnett limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | ord minnett 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. ord minnett limited offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making ord minnett limited easier to reach in real time. ord minnett limited offers phone support; AB Forex does not. ord minnett limited offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and ord minnett limited supports 8, giving ord minnett limited broader global reach. ord minnett limited scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | ord minnett 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 |