BDSwiss
fx global markets
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Overview
BDSwiss was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mauritius, while fx global markets was established in 2017 and is based in United States. BDSwiss holds licences including BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, while fx global markets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. BDSwiss serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx global markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at BDSwiss and $250 at fx global markets.
| Feature | BDSwiss | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Regulation | BDS 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, Seychelles | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), with CIF license No. 242/14 |
| Founded | 2012 | 2017 |
| Country | Mauritius | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BDSwiss and fx global markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. fx global markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at BDSwiss). fx global markets charges withdrawal fees while BDSwiss does not, giving BDSwiss an edge for frequent withdrawers. BDSwiss charges deposit fees; fx global markets does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | BDSwiss | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while fx global markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. fx global markets supports social and copy trading features, which BDSwiss does not offer. BDSwiss edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | BDSwiss | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4 ,Android,iPhone,Mac | MT4, 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 BDSwiss and fx global markets 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.
| Feature | BDSwiss | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 fx global markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fx global markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx global markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | BDSwiss | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both BDSwiss and fx global markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. BDSwiss supports 2 languages and fx global markets supports 8, giving fx global markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | BDSwiss | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |