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CM Trading

6.3/10
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landfx

8.4/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

CM Trading was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Seychelles, while landfx was established in 2013 and is based in Lebanon. CM Trading holds licences including Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), while landfx is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. CM Trading serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; landfx has 14,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

landfx wins this category
FeatureCM Tradinglandfx
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationFinancial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)Financial 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-F268
Founded20112013
CountrySeychellesLebanon
Clients10,000+14,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CM Trading and landfx, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. CM Trading applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; landfx does not. landfx charges deposit fees; CM Trading does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureCM Tradinglandfx
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

CM Trading offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while landfx supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. CM Trading supports social and copy trading features, which landfx does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCM Tradinglandfx
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mirror Trader, Sirix, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 CM Trading and landfx compare. landfx runs regular live webinars; CM Trading does not. Both provide video tutorials. landfx publishes daily market commentary; CM Trading does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. landfx maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. landfx scores higher overall in education and research.

landfx wins this category
FeatureCM Tradinglandfx
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. CM Trading accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while landfx supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). landfx uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. landfx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

landfx wins this category
FeatureCM Tradinglandfx
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 CM Trading and landfx offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. CM Trading supports 2 languages and landfx supports 8, giving landfx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCM Tradinglandfx
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic