AB Forex
Robinhood
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Robinhood is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $0 at Robinhood.
| Feature | AB Forex | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2013 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Robinhood, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at AB Forex). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Robinhood does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Robinhood does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Robinhood does not. Overall, Robinhood scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Robinhood supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Robinhood edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | No | No |
| cTrader | No | No |
| 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) | Web Trader, 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 Robinhood compare. Robinhood runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Robinhood has a video library; AB Forex does not. Robinhood publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Robinhood integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Robinhood maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Robinhood scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Robinhood uniquely supports bank transfer among the two brokers. Robinhood scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | No |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Robinhood offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Robinhood easier to reach in real time. Robinhood offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Robinhood broader global reach. Robinhood scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | No |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |