AB Forex
td ameritrade
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while td ameritrade was established in 2016 and is based in Malta. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while td ameritrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; td ameritrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at td ameritrade.
| Feature | AB Forex | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F319 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2016 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and td ameritrade, 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 td ameritrade). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while td ameritrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; td ameritrade does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; td ameritrade does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
td ameritrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 td ameritrade compare. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | AB Forex | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. td ameritrade uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. td ameritrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. td ameritrade offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making td ameritrade easier to reach in real time. td ameritrade offers phone support; AB Forex does not. td ameritrade offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and td ameritrade supports 8, giving td ameritrade broader global reach. td ameritrade scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |