AB Forex
z.com
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while z.com was established in 2008 and is based in UK. AB Forex holds licences including Unregulated, while z.com is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; z.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $50 at z.com.
| Feature | AB Forex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $50 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2008 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and z.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $50 at z.com). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; z.com does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; z.com does not. Overall, z.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $50 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
z.com supports social and copy trading features, which AB Forex does not offer. z.com edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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,Android,Tablet,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and z.com compare. z.com runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. z.com has a video library; AB Forex does not. z.com publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. z.com integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. z.com maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. z.com scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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. z.com uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. z.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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. z.com offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making z.com easier to reach in real time. z.com offers phone support; AB Forex does not. z.com offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. z.com scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |