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Daw Trading

6.7/10

DF Markets

7.2/10
7/10RegulationWinner8/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Daw Trading was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in USA, while DF Markets was established in 2010 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Daw Trading serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; DF Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Daw Trading and $1 at DF Markets.

DF Markets wins this category
FeatureDaw TradingDF Markets
Min. Deposit$100$1
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded19882010
CountryUSAUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Daw Trading and DF Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. DF Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Daw Trading). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, DF Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

DF Markets wins this category
FeatureDaw TradingDF Markets
Min. Deposit$100$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Daw Trading offers MT5, cTrader, while DF Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. DF Markets supports social and copy trading features, which Daw Trading does not offer. DF Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

DF Markets wins this category
FeatureDaw TradingDF Markets
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,MacWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

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

Daw Trading wins this category
FeatureDaw TradingDF Markets
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

Tied
FeatureDaw TradingDF Markets
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 Daw Trading and DF Markets 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
FeatureDaw TradingDF Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese