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Ayrex

4.6/10

lmfx

7.6/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ayrex was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while lmfx was established in 2016 and is based in Anguilla. Ayrex holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while lmfx is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ayrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; lmfx has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

lmfx wins this category
FeatureAyrexlmfx
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial 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-F271
Founded20162016
CountryCyprusAnguilla
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

lmfx wins this category
FeatureAyrexlmfx
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Ayrex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while lmfx supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ayrex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Ayrex wins this category
FeatureAyrexlmfx
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid ,iPhone,Mac,iPadeMT4, 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 Ayrex and lmfx compare. lmfx runs regular live webinars; Ayrex does not. lmfx has a video library; Ayrex does not. lmfx publishes daily market commentary; Ayrex does not. lmfx integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Ayrex does not. lmfx maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. lmfx scores higher overall in education and research.

lmfx wins this category
FeatureAyrexlmfx
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayrex accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while lmfx supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). lmfx uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. lmfx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

lmfx wins this category
FeatureAyrexlmfx
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Ayrex and lmfx offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ayrex supports 2 languages and lmfx supports 8, giving lmfx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAyrexlmfx
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic