AB Forex
shaw and partners limited
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while shaw and partners limited was established in 2014 and is based in Switzerland. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while shaw and partners limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; shaw and partners limited has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at shaw and partners limited.
| Feature | AB Forex | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F305 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2014 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Switzerland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 250,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and shaw and partners limited, 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 shaw and partners limited). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while shaw and partners limited does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; shaw and partners limited does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
shaw and partners limited supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. shaw and partners limited edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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 shaw and partners limited compare. shaw and partners limited has a video library; AB Forex does not. shaw and partners limited integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. shaw and partners limited scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. shaw and partners limited uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. shaw and partners limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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. shaw and partners limited offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making shaw and partners limited easier to reach in real time. shaw and partners limited offers phone support; AB Forex does not. shaw and partners limited offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and shaw and partners limited supports 8, giving shaw and partners limited broader global reach. shaw and partners limited scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |