AB Forex
Virtual Brokers
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Virtual Brokers was established in 2008 and is based in Canada. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Virtual Brokers is regulated by The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Virtual Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $1000 at Virtual Brokers.
| Feature | AB Forex | Virtual Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1000 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2008 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | Canada |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Virtual Brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $1000 at Virtual Brokers). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Virtual Brokers does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Virtual Brokers does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Virtual Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Virtual Brokers supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. Virtual Brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Virtual Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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,iPhone/iOS |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Virtual Brokers compare. Virtual Brokers runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Virtual Brokers has a video library; AB Forex does not. Virtual Brokers publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Virtual Brokers integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Virtual Brokers maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Virtual Brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Virtual Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Virtual Brokers uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Virtual Brokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Virtual Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Virtual Brokers offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Virtual Brokers easier to reach in real time. Virtual Brokers offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Virtual Brokers offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Virtual Brokers scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Virtual Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |