AB Forex
regent markets group
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while regent markets group was established in 2020 and is based in United Kingdom. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while regent markets group is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; regent markets group has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at regent markets group.
| Feature | AB Forex | regent markets group |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F299 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2020 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and regent markets group, 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 regent markets group). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while regent markets group does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; regent markets group does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; regent markets group does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | regent markets group |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
regent markets group supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. regent markets group edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | regent markets group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 regent markets group compare. regent markets group runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. regent markets group has a video library; AB Forex does not. regent markets group publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. regent markets group integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. regent markets group maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. regent markets group scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | regent markets group |
|---|---|---|
| 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. regent markets group uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. regent markets group scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | regent markets group |
|---|---|---|
| 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. regent markets group offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making regent markets group easier to reach in real time. regent markets group offers phone support; AB Forex does not. regent markets group offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and regent markets group supports 8, giving regent markets group broader global reach. regent markets group scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | regent markets group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |