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Boston Merchant Financial

6.1/10

GDMFX

5.6/10
7/10WinnerRegulation3/10
10/10WinnerFees6/10
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 GDMFX was established in 2012 and is based in Anguilla. Boston Merchant Financial holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while GDMFX is regulated by Unregulated among others. Boston Merchant Financial serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; GDMFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $50 at Boston Merchant Financial and $100 at GDMFX.

Boston Merchant Financial wins this category
FeatureBoston Merchant FinancialGDMFX
Min. Deposit$50$100
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Unregulated
Founded19882012
CountryDubaiAnguilla
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Boston Merchant Financial and GDMFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. GDMFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $50 at Boston Merchant Financial). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. GDMFX charges deposit fees; Boston Merchant Financial does not. Overall, Boston Merchant Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.

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

Platforms

Boston Merchant Financial offers MT5, cTrader, while GDMFX 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. GDMFX edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureBoston Merchant FinancialGDMFX
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

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

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureBoston Merchant FinancialGDMFX
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 GDMFX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBoston Merchant FinancialGDMFX
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 GDMFX 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 FinancialGDMFX
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese