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Blackwell Global investments

6.2/10

lmfx

7.6/10
6/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Blackwell Global investments was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in United States, while lmfx was established in 2016 and is based in Anguilla. Blackwell Global investments holds licences including Unregulated, while lmfx is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Blackwell Global investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; lmfx has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10000 at Blackwell Global investments and $250 at lmfx.

lmfx wins this category
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentslmfx
Min. Deposit$10000$250
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial 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
Founded20042016
CountryUnited StatesAnguilla
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Blackwell Global investments and lmfx, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Blackwell Global investments has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10000 (vs $250 at lmfx). Blackwell Global investments charges withdrawal fees while lmfx does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Blackwell Global investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; lmfx does not. Overall, lmfx scores higher on fees in our assessment.

lmfx wins this category
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentslmfx
Min. Deposit$10000$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Blackwell Global investments wins this category
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentslmfx
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsBlackwell Trader MT4, MobileMT4, 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 Blackwell Global investments and lmfx 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. Blackwell Global investments scores higher overall in education and research.

Blackwell Global investments wins this category
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentslmfx
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. Blackwell Global investments 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
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentslmfx
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 Blackwell Global investments and lmfx offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Blackwell Global investments supports 2 languages and lmfx supports 8, giving lmfx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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