AB Forex
tradershome
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while tradershome was established in 2013 and is based in Russia. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while tradershome is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tradershome has 1,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $250 at tradershome.
| Feature | AB Forex | tradershome |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F328 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2013 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Russia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and tradershome, 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 tradershome). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while tradershome does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; tradershome does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; tradershome does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | tradershome |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
tradershome supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. tradershome edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | tradershome |
|---|---|---|
| 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 tradershome compare. tradershome has a video library; AB Forex does not. tradershome integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. tradershome scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | tradershome |
|---|---|---|
| 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. tradershome uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tradershome scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | tradershome |
|---|---|---|
| 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. tradershome offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making tradershome easier to reach in real time. tradershome offers phone support; AB Forex does not. tradershome offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. AB Forex supports 2 languages and tradershome supports 8, giving tradershome broader global reach. tradershome scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | tradershome |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |