AB Forex
profiforex corp
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while profiforex corp was established in 2018 and is based in Cyprus. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while profiforex corp is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; profiforex corp has 30,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at profiforex corp.
| Feature | AB Forex | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F297 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2018 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 30,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and profiforex corp, 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 profiforex corp). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while profiforex corp does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; profiforex corp does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; profiforex corp does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
profiforex corp edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 profiforex corp compare. profiforex corp runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. profiforex corp has a video library; AB Forex does not. profiforex corp publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. profiforex corp integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. profiforex corp maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. profiforex corp scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| 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. profiforex corp uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. profiforex corp scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| 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. profiforex corp offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making profiforex corp easier to reach in real time. profiforex corp offers phone support; AB Forex does not. profiforex corp offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and profiforex corp supports 8, giving profiforex corp broader global reach. profiforex corp scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |