AB Forex
pro finance service
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while pro finance service was established in 2017 and is based in Geneva. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while pro finance service is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; pro finance service has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at pro finance service.
| Feature | AB Forex | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F296 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2017 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Geneva |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 150,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and pro finance service, 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 pro finance service). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; pro finance service does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
pro finance service edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 pro finance service compare. pro finance service runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. pro finance service has a video library; AB Forex does not. pro finance service publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. pro finance service integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. pro finance service maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. pro finance service scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| 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. pro finance service uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. pro finance service scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| 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. pro finance service offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making pro finance service easier to reach in real time. pro finance service offers phone support; AB Forex does not. pro finance service offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and pro finance service supports 8, giving pro finance service broader global reach. pro finance service scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |