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Core Spreads

7.7/10

GDMFX

5.6/10
8/10WinnerRegulation3/10
10/10WinnerFees6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Core Spreads was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, while GDMFX was established in 2012 and is based in Anguilla. Core Spreads holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while GDMFX is regulated by Unregulated among others. Core Spreads serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; GDMFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Core Spreads and $100 at GDMFX.

Core Spreads wins this category
FeatureCore SpreadsGDMFX
Min. Deposit$1$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Unregulated
Founded20142012
CountryLondonAnguilla
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Core Spreads and GDMFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Core Spreads has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at GDMFX). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Core Spreads charges deposit fees; GDMFX does not. Overall, Core Spreads scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Core Spreads wins this category
FeatureCore SpreadsGDMFX
Min. Deposit$1$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureCore SpreadsGDMFX
MT4YesYes
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 Core Spreads and GDMFX compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureCore SpreadsGDMFX
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Core Spreads 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
FeatureCore SpreadsGDMFX
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 Core Spreads 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
FeatureCore SpreadsGDMFX
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese