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Daw Trading

6.7/10
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ifc markets

7.3/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10PlatformsTied7/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Daw Trading was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in USA, while ifc markets was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Daw Trading serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ifc markets has 60,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Daw Trading and $250 at ifc markets.

ifc markets wins this category
FeatureDaw Tradingifc markets
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)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-F259
Founded19882016
CountryUSACyprus
Clients10,000+60,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Daw Trading and ifc markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Daw Trading has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at ifc markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. ifc markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Daw Trading does not. Overall, Daw Trading scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Daw Trading wins this category
FeatureDaw Tradingifc markets
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Daw Trading offers MT5, cTrader, while ifc markets supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureDaw Tradingifc markets
MT4NoNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,MacMT4, 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 Daw Trading and ifc markets compare. Daw Trading runs regular live webinars; ifc markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Daw Trading publishes daily market commentary; ifc 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 Tradingifc 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 ifc markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). ifc markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. ifc markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

ifc markets wins this category
FeatureDaw Tradingifc markets
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 Daw Trading and ifc markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Daw Trading supports 2 languages and ifc markets supports 8, giving ifc markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureDaw Tradingifc markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic