AB Forex
Traders Trust
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Traders Trust was established in 1998 and is based in Cyprus. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Traders Trust is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Traders Trust has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AB Forex | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 1998 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Traders Trust, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Traders Trust does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Traders Trust does not. Overall, Traders Trust scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Traders Trust supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Traders Trust edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Traders Trust compare. Traders Trust runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Traders Trust has a video library; AB Forex does not. Traders Trust publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Traders Trust integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Traders Trust maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Traders Trust scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Traders Trust uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Traders Trust scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Traders Trust offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Traders Trust easier to reach in real time. Traders Trust offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Traders Trust offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Traders Trust scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |