Abshire Smith
fxdd
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Overview
Abshire Smith was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in United kingdom, while fxdd was established in 2010 and is based in Belize. Abshire Smith holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while fxdd is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority MFSA IS/48817. Financial Services Commission among others. Abshire Smith serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fxdd has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Abshire Smith and $250 at fxdd.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Malta Financial Services Authority MFSA IS/48817. Financial Services Commission, Mauritius. License Number C117017252 |
| Founded | 1997 | 2010 |
| Country | United kingdom | Belize |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Abshire Smith and fxdd, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. fxdd 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; fxdd does not. Overall, fxdd scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Abshire Smith offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fxdd 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 | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fxdd compare. fxdd runs regular live webinars; Abshire Smith does not. fxdd has a video library; Abshire Smith does not. fxdd publishes daily market commentary; Abshire Smith does not. fxdd integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Abshire Smith does not. fxdd maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fxdd scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Abshire Smith accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while fxdd supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fxdd uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxdd scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fxdd offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Abshire Smith supports 2 languages and fxdd supports 8, giving fxdd broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |