AB Forex
patersons securities limited
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while patersons securities limited was established in 2015 and is based in United States. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while patersons securities limited is regulated by AFS Licence 234666 among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; patersons securities limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at patersons securities limited.
| Feature | AB Forex | patersons securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | AFS Licence 234666 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2015 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and patersons 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 patersons securities limited). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while patersons securities limited does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; patersons securities limited does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; patersons securities limited does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | patersons securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
patersons securities limited supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. patersons securities limited edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | patersons 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 patersons securities limited compare. patersons securities limited runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. patersons securities limited has a video library; AB Forex does not. patersons securities limited publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. patersons securities limited integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. patersons securities limited maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. patersons securities limited scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | patersons securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. patersons securities limited uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. patersons securities limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | patersons 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. patersons securities limited offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making patersons securities limited easier to reach in real time. patersons securities limited offers phone support; AB Forex does not. patersons securities limited offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and patersons securities limited supports 8, giving patersons securities limited broader global reach. patersons securities limited scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | patersons 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 |