AB Forex
Startrader
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Startrader was established in 2011 and is based in Hong Kong. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Startrader is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Startrader has 500,000 +. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $50 at Startrader.
| Feature | AB Forex | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $50 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Saint Vincent and Grenadines (SVG) and Financial Services Authority Seychelles (FSA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2011 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Hong Kong |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 500,000 + |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Startrader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $50 at Startrader). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Startrader does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Startrader does not. Overall, Startrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $50 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Startrader supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Startrader edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | No |
| Android App | No | No |
| Trading Platforms | DealBook├é┬¼├âÔÇá 360 (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web) | MT4, MT5 and Web Trader |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Startrader compare. Startrader runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Startrader has a video library; AB Forex does not. Startrader publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Startrader integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Startrader maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Startrader scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Startrader uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Startrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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. Startrader offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Startrader easier to reach in real time. Startrader offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Startrader offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Startrader scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Chinese |