AB Forex
the share centre
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while the share centre was established in 2019 and is based in Bulgaria. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while the share centre is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; the share centre has 60,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at the share centre.
| Feature | AB Forex | the share centre |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F322 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2019 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Bulgaria |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 60,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and the share centre, 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 the share centre). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; the share centre does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | the share centre |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
the share centre supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. the share centre edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | the share centre |
|---|---|---|
| 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 the share centre compare. the share centre has a video library; AB Forex does not. the share centre integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. the share centre scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | the share centre |
|---|---|---|
| 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. the share centre uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. the share centre scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | the share centre |
|---|---|---|
| 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. the share centre offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making the share centre easier to reach in real time. the share centre offers phone support; AB Forex does not. the share centre offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and the share centre supports 8, giving the share centre broader global reach. the share centre scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | the share centre |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |