AB Forex
stforex
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while stforex was established in 2019 and is based in Portugal. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while stforex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; stforex has 14,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at stforex.
| Feature | AB Forex | stforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F310 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2019 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Portugal |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and stforex, 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 stforex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; stforex does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; stforex does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | stforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
stforex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | stforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 stforex compare. stforex runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. stforex has a video library; AB Forex does not. stforex publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. stforex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. stforex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. stforex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | stforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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. stforex uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. stforex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | stforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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. stforex offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making stforex easier to reach in real time. stforex offers phone support; AB Forex does not. stforex offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and stforex supports 8, giving stforex broader global reach. stforex scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | stforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |