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BDSwiss

5.9/10
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CM Trading

6.3/10
4/10RegulationWinner8/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

BDSwiss was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mauritius, while CM Trading was established in 2011 and is based in Seychelles. BDSwiss holds licences including BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, while CM Trading is regulated by Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) among others. BDSwiss serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; CM Trading has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at BDSwiss and $250 at CM Trading.

CM Trading wins this category
FeatureBDSwissCM Trading
Min. Deposit$500$250
RegulationBDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, licence no. SD047) Registered address: Suite 3, Global Village, Jivan’s Complex, Mont Fleuri, Mahe, SeychellesFinancial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
Founded20122011
CountryMauritiusSeychelles
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BDSwiss and CM Trading, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. CM Trading has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at BDSwiss). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. CM Trading applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; BDSwiss does not. BDSwiss charges deposit fees; CM Trading does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureBDSwissCM Trading
Min. Deposit$500$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while CM Trading supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. CM Trading supports social and copy trading features, which BDSwiss does not offer. BDSwiss edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

BDSwiss wins this category
FeatureBDSwissCM Trading
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4 ,Android,iPhone,MacMT4, Mirror Trader, Sirix, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how BDSwiss and CM Trading compare. BDSwiss runs regular live webinars; CM Trading does not. Both provide video tutorials. BDSwiss publishes daily market commentary; CM Trading does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. BDSwiss maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. BDSwiss scores higher overall in education and research.

BDSwiss wins this category
FeatureBDSwissCM Trading
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. BDSwiss accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while CM Trading supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBDSwissCM Trading
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both BDSwiss and CM Trading offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBDSwissCM Trading
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese