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Boston Merchant Financial

6.1/10

Colmex

6.1/10
7/10WinnerRegulation4/10
10/10WinnerFees8/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Boston Merchant Financial was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Dubai, while Colmex was established in 1990 and is based in Cyprus. Boston Merchant Financial holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Colmex is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. Boston Merchant Financial serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Colmex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $50 at Boston Merchant Financial and $100 at Colmex.

Tied
FeatureBoston Merchant FinancialColmex
Min. Deposit$50$100
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Founded19881990
CountryDubaiCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Boston Merchant Financial and Colmex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Colmex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $50 at Boston Merchant Financial). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Boston Merchant Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Boston Merchant Financial wins this category
FeatureBoston Merchant FinancialColmex
Min. Deposit$50$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Boston Merchant Financial offers MT5, cTrader, while Colmex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Colmex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Colmex wins this category
FeatureBoston Merchant FinancialColmex
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop,Android,iPhone,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Boston Merchant Financial and Colmex compare. Colmex has a video library; Boston Merchant Financial does not. Colmex integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Boston Merchant Financial does not. Colmex scores higher overall in education and research.

Colmex wins this category
FeatureBoston Merchant FinancialColmex
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

Tied
FeatureBoston Merchant FinancialColmex
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 Boston Merchant Financial and Colmex 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
FeatureBoston Merchant FinancialColmex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese