AB Forex
Ya-Hi
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Ya-Hi was established in 2008 and is based in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while Ya-Hi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ya-Hi has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2008 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | St. Vincent & the Grenadines |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Ya-Hi, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Ya-Hi does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Ya-Hi does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Ya-Hi does not. Overall, Ya-Hi scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ya-Hi edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | iOS,OS,Desktop,Android |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Ya-Hi compare. Ya-Hi runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Ya-Hi has a video library; AB Forex does not. Ya-Hi publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Ya-Hi integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AB Forex does not. Ya-Hi maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Ya-Hi scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Ya-Hi uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Ya-Hi scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Ya-Hi offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Ya-Hi easier to reach in real time. Ya-Hi offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Ya-Hi offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Ya-Hi scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |