AB Forex
Skilling
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Skilling was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Skilling is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Skilling has 5,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AB Forex | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CIF license number 357/18, Financial Services Authority (FSA) under license No. SD042 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2016 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 5,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Skilling, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Skilling does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Skilling does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Skilling does not. Overall, Skilling scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Skilling supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Skilling edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Skilling compare. Skilling runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Skilling has a video library; AB Forex does not. Skilling publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Skilling integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. Skilling maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Skilling scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Skilling uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Skilling scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| 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. Skilling offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Skilling easier to reach in real time. Skilling offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Skilling offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Skilling scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |