AB Forex
Sharekhan
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Sharekhan was established in 2000 and is based in India. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Sharekhan is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Sharekhan has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $0 at Sharekhan.
| Feature | AB Forex | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange |
| Founded | 2003 | 2000 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | India |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Sharekhan, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Sharekhan has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at AB Forex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Sharekhan does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Sharekhan does not. Overall, Sharekhan scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Sharekhan supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Sharekhan edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 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 Sharekhan compare. Sharekhan runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Sharekhan has a video library; AB Forex does not. Sharekhan publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Sharekhan integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Sharekhan maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Sharekhan scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Sharekhan uniquely supports bank transfer among the two brokers. Sharekhan scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Sharekhan offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Sharekhan easier to reach in real time. Sharekhan offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Sharekhan offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and Sharekhan supports 13, giving Sharekhan broader global reach. Sharekhan scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |