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Bridges Financial Services

6.6/10

GDMFX

5.6/10
3/10RegulationTied3/10
4/10FeesWinner6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bridges Financial Services was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Australia, while GDMFX was established in 2012 and is based in Anguilla. Bridges Financial Services holds licences including ABN 60 003 474 977, while GDMFX is regulated by Unregulated among others. Bridges Financial Services serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; GDMFX has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

Bridges Financial Services wins this category
FeatureBridges Financial ServicesGDMFX
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationABN 60 003 474 977, AFSL No. 240837Unregulated
Founded20142012
CountryAustraliaAnguilla
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bridges Financial Services and GDMFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Bridges Financial Services charges withdrawal fees while GDMFX does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Bridges Financial Services charges deposit fees; GDMFX does not. Overall, GDMFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureBridges Financial ServicesGDMFX
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Bridges Financial Services offers MT4, 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureBridges Financial ServicesGDMFX
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bridges Financial Services and GDMFX compare. Bridges Financial Services runs regular live webinars; GDMFX does not. Both provide video tutorials. Bridges Financial Services publishes daily market commentary; GDMFX does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Bridges Financial Services maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bridges Financial Services scores higher overall in education and research.

Bridges Financial Services wins this category
FeatureBridges Financial ServicesGDMFX
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Bridges Financial Services 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
FeatureBridges Financial ServicesGDMFX
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 Bridges Financial Services 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
FeatureBridges Financial ServicesGDMFX
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese