AB Forex
Valutrades
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Valutrades was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Unregulated, among other authorities. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Valutrades has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $0 at Valutrades.
| Feature | AB Forex | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2003 | 2008 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Valutrades, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Valutrades has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at AB Forex). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Valutrades does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Valutrades does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Valutrades does not. Overall, Valutrades scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Valutrades supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Valutrades edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | iPhone,iOS,Mac,iPad,Android,WEB |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Valutrades compare. Valutrades runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Valutrades has a video library; AB Forex does not. Valutrades publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Valutrades integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. Valutrades maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Valutrades scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Valutrades uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Valutrades scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Valutrades offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Valutrades easier to reach in real time. Valutrades offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Valutrades offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Valutrades scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |