AB Forex
Trade Zero
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Trade Zero was established in 2014 and is based in Bahamas. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Trade Zero is regulated by Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Trade Zero has 2,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $500 at Trade Zero.
| Feature | AB Forex | Trade Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2014 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Bahamas |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 2,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Trade Zero, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Trade Zero). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Trade Zero does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Trade Zero does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Trade Zero does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Trade Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Trade Zero supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Trade Zero edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Trade Zero |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web Trader, 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 Trade Zero compare. Trade Zero runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Trade Zero has a video library; AB Forex does not. Trade Zero publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Trade Zero integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Trade Zero maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Trade Zero scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Trade Zero |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Trade Zero uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Trade Zero scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Trade Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Trade Zero offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Trade Zero easier to reach in real time. Trade Zero offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Trade Zero offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Trade Zero scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Trade Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |