AB Forex
tickmill
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while tickmill was established in 2020 and is based in GRENADINES. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while tickmill is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tickmill has 12,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at tickmill.
| Feature | AB Forex | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F323 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2020 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | GRENADINES |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 12,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and tickmill, 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 tickmill). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while tickmill does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; tickmill does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; tickmill does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
tickmill supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. tickmill edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| 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 tickmill compare. tickmill has a video library; AB Forex does not. tickmill integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. tickmill scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| 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. tickmill uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tickmill scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| 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. tickmill offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making tickmill easier to reach in real time. tickmill offers phone support; AB Forex does not. tickmill offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and tickmill supports 8, giving tickmill broader global reach. tickmill scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |