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afx group

7.9/10

fibo group

7.7/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
1/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

afx group was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Geneva, while fibo group was established in 2019 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. afx group serves 14,000,000+ clients worldwide; fibo group has 14,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

afx group wins this category
Featureafx groupfibo group
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationFinancial 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-F220Financial 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-F226
Founded20132019
CountryGenevaCyprus
Clients14,000,000+14,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between afx group and fibo group, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. fibo group charges withdrawal fees while afx group does not, giving afx group an edge for frequent withdrawers. fibo group charges deposit fees; afx group does not. Overall, afx group scores higher on fees in our assessment.

afx group wins this category
Featureafx groupfibo group
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

afx group offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fibo group supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. fibo group supports social and copy trading features, which afx group does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
Featureafx groupfibo group
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 afx group and fibo group compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
Featureafx groupfibo group
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. afx group accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while fibo group supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
Featureafx groupfibo group
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both afx group and fibo group offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featureafx groupfibo group
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic