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afx group

7.9/10

ForexTB

5.8/10
10/10WinnerRegulation6/10
1/10FeesTied1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

afx group was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Geneva, while ForexTB was established in 2015 and is based in Cyprus. afx group holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while ForexTB is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. afx group serves 14,000,000+ clients worldwide; ForexTB has 5,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

afx group wins this category
Featureafx groupForexTB
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-F220Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CIF license number 272/15
Founded20132015
CountryGenevaCyprus
Clients14,000,000+5,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between afx group and ForexTB, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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Featureafx groupForexTB
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

afx group offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while ForexTB supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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Featureafx groupForexTB
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Web Trader, 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 ForexTB 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.

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Featureafx groupForexTB
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 ForexTB supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). afx group uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. afx group scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

afx group wins this category
Featureafx groupForexTB
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

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 ForexTB offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. afx group supports 8 languages and ForexTB supports 2, giving afx group broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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Featureafx groupForexTB
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese