AB Forex
Valbury Capital
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Valbury Capital was established in 2008 and is based in UK. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Valbury Capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Valbury Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $15000 at Valbury Capital.
| Feature | AB Forex | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $15000 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2008 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Valbury Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $15000 at Valbury Capital). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Valbury Capital 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; Valbury Capital does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $15000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Valbury Capital supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Valbury Capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Valbury Capital compare. Valbury Capital has a video library; AB Forex does not. Valbury Capital integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Valbury Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Valbury Capital uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Valbury Capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Valbury Capital offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Valbury Capital easier to reach in real time. Valbury Capital offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Valbury Capital offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Valbury Capital scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |