AB Forex
Zacks Trade
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Overview
AB Forex was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in STOCKHOLM, while Zacks Trade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Both brokers are regulated by Unregulated, among other authorities. AB Forex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Zacks Trade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AB Forex and $2500 at Zacks Trade.
| Feature | AB Forex | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $2500 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2003 | 2008 |
| Country | STOCKHOLM | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AB Forex and Zacks Trade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AB Forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $2500 at Zacks Trade). AB Forex charges withdrawal fees while Zacks Trade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AB Forex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Zacks Trade does not. AB Forex charges deposit fees; Zacks Trade does not. Overall, AB Forex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $2500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Zacks Trade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AB Forex | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Android,iPhone/iPad,Tablet |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AB Forex and Zacks Trade compare. Zacks Trade runs regular live webinars; AB Forex does not. Zacks Trade has a video library; AB Forex does not. Zacks Trade publishes daily market commentary; AB Forex does not. Zacks Trade integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AB Forex does not. Zacks Trade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Zacks Trade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AB Forex | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Zacks Trade uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Zacks Trade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AB Forex | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Zacks Trade offers live chat; AB Forex does not, making Zacks Trade easier to reach in real time. Zacks Trade offers phone support; AB Forex does not. Zacks Trade offers email support; no email support was found for AB Forex. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Zacks Trade scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AB Forex | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | No | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |