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BDSwiss

5.9/10

Nadex

3.9/10
4/10WinnerRegulation3/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

BDSwiss was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mauritius, while Nadex was established in 2008 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 Nadex is regulated by Unregulated among others. BDSwiss serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Nadex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at BDSwiss and $250 at Nadex.

BDSwiss wins this category
FeatureBDSwissNadex
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, SeychellesUnregulated
Founded20122008
CountryMauritiusUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

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

Platforms

BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Nadex supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Nadex 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
FeatureBDSwissNadex
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4 ,Android,iPhone,MacWeb,iPad,mac,Desktop,iPhoneiOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how BDSwiss and Nadex compare. BDSwiss runs regular live webinars; Nadex does not. BDSwiss has a video library; Nadex does not. BDSwiss publishes daily market commentary; Nadex does not. BDSwiss integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Nadex does not. BDSwiss maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. BDSwiss scores higher overall in education and research.

BDSwiss wins this category
FeatureBDSwissNadex
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 Nadex supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBDSwissNadex
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 Nadex 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
FeatureBDSwissNadex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese