Daw Trading
Markets.com
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Overview
Daw Trading was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in USA, while Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Daw Trading holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Markets.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Daw Trading serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Daw Trading and $250 at Markets.com.
| Feature | Daw Trading | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 1988 | 2008 |
| Country | USA | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Daw Trading and Markets.com, 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 Markets.com). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Daw Trading scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Daw Trading | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Daw Trading offers MT5, cTrader, while Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Markets.com supports social and copy trading features, which Daw Trading does not offer. Markets.com edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Daw Trading | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Android,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,Mac | MT4, MT5, Web 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 Markets.com compare. Daw Trading runs regular live webinars; Markets.com does not. Both provide video tutorials. Daw Trading publishes daily market commentary; Markets.com 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.
| Feature | Daw Trading | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 Markets.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Markets.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Daw Trading | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Markets.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Daw Trading supports 2 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Daw Trading | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish |