AB Forex
Vanguard Investments
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Vanguard Investments was established in 2008 and is based in United States. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Vanguard Investments is regulated by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Vanguard Investments has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $0 at Vanguard Investments.
| Feature | AB Forex | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Office of the Comptroller of the Currency |
| Founded | 2003 | 2008 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Vanguard Investments, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Vanguard Investments has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at AB Forex). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Vanguard Investments does not. Overall, Vanguard Investments scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Vanguard Investments supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Vanguard Investments edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| 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,Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Vanguard Investments compare. Vanguard Investments runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Vanguard Investments has a video library; AB Forex does not. Vanguard Investments publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Vanguard Investments integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. Vanguard Investments maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Vanguard Investments scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Vanguard Investments uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Vanguard Investments scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Vanguard Investments offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Vanguard Investments easier to reach in real time. Vanguard Investments offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Vanguard Investments offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Vanguard Investments scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Vanguard Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |