Abshire Smith
FX Primus
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Overview
Abshire Smith was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in United kingdom, while FX Primus was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. Abshire Smith holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while FX Primus is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Abshire Smith serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FX Primus has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Abshire Smith and $100 at FX Primus.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID) |
| Founded | 1997 | 2009 |
| Country | United kingdom | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Abshire Smith and FX Primus, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FX Primus has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Abshire Smith). FX Primus charges withdrawal fees while Abshire Smith does not, giving Abshire Smith an edge for frequent withdrawers. Abshire Smith charges deposit fees; FX Primus does not. Overall, FX Primus scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Abshire Smith offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while FX Primus supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mac, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, 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 FX Primus compare. FX Primus runs regular live webinars; Abshire Smith does not. FX Primus has a video library; Abshire Smith does not. FX Primus publishes daily market commentary; Abshire Smith does not. FX Primus integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Abshire Smith does not. FX Primus maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FX Primus scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FX Primus supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). FX Primus uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. FX Primus scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| 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 FX Primus offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Abshire Smith supports 2 languages and FX Primus supports 8, giving FX Primus broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Indonesian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Hungarian, and Malaysian |