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BDSwiss

5.9/10

Daw Trading

6.7/10
4/10RegulationWinner7/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

BDSwiss was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mauritius, while Daw Trading was established in 1988 and is based in USA. BDSwiss holds licences including BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, while Daw Trading is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. BDSwiss serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Daw Trading has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at BDSwiss and $100 at Daw Trading.

Daw Trading wins this category
FeatureBDSwissDaw Trading
Min. Deposit$500$100
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 Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20121988
CountryMauritiusUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BDSwiss and Daw Trading, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Daw Trading has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at BDSwiss). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. BDSwiss charges deposit fees; Daw Trading does not. Overall, Daw Trading scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Daw Trading wins this category
FeatureBDSwissDaw Trading
Min. Deposit$500$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Daw Trading supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. BDSwiss edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

BDSwiss wins this category
FeatureBDSwissDaw Trading
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4 ,Android,iPhone,MacAndroid,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how BDSwiss and Daw Trading 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. BDSwiss scores higher overall in education and research.

BDSwiss wins this category
FeatureBDSwissDaw Trading
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

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 Daw Trading supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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