Abshire Smith
FxPro
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Overview
Abshire Smith was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in United kingdom, while FxPro was established in 2006 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Abshire Smith serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FxPro has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Abshire Smith and $100 at FxPro.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) |
| Founded | 1997 | 2006 |
| Country | United kingdom | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Abshire Smith and FxPro, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FxPro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Abshire Smith). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. FxPro applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Abshire Smith does not. Abshire Smith charges deposit fees; FxPro does not. Overall, FxPro scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Abshire Smith offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while FxPro 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 | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 FxPro compare. FxPro runs regular live webinars; Abshire Smith does not. FxPro has a video library; Abshire Smith does not. FxPro publishes daily market commentary; Abshire Smith does not. FxPro integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Abshire Smith does not. FxPro maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FxPro scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FxPro supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). FxPro uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. FxPro scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FxPro offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Abshire Smith supports 2 languages and FxPro supports 15, giving FxPro broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese |