Abshire Smith
afx group
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Overview
Abshire Smith was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in United kingdom, while afx group was established in 2013 and is based in Geneva. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Abshire Smith serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; afx group has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Abshire Smith and $250 at afx group.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | afx group |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F220 |
| Founded | 1997 | 2013 |
| Country | United kingdom | Geneva |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Abshire Smith and afx group, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. afx group has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Abshire Smith). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Abshire Smith charges deposit fees; afx group does not. Overall, afx group scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | afx group |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Abshire Smith offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while afx group supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Abshire Smith supports social and copy trading features, which afx group does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | afx group |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4, cTrader Platform | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Abshire Smith and afx group compare. afx group runs regular live webinars; Abshire Smith does not. afx group has a video library; Abshire Smith does not. afx group publishes daily market commentary; Abshire Smith does not. afx group integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Abshire Smith does not. afx group maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. afx group scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | afx group |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Abshire Smith accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while afx group supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). afx group uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. afx group scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | afx group |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Abshire Smith and afx group offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Abshire Smith supports 2 languages and afx group supports 8, giving afx group broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | afx group |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |