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Daw Trading

6.7/10
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Saxo Markets

6.1/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
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 Saxo Markets was established in 2012 and is based in Denmark. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Daw Trading serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Saxo Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Daw Trading and $6500 at Saxo Markets.

Daw Trading wins this category
FeatureDaw TradingSaxo Markets
Min. Deposit$100$6500
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded19882012
CountryUSADenmark
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Daw Trading and Saxo Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Daw Trading has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $6500 at Saxo Markets). Saxo Markets charges withdrawal fees while Daw Trading does not, giving Daw Trading an edge for frequent withdrawers. Saxo 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 TradingSaxo Markets
Min. Deposit$100$6500
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Saxo Markets wins this category
FeatureDaw TradingSaxo Markets
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,MacMac, 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 Saxo Markets compare. Daw Trading runs regular live webinars; Saxo Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Daw Trading publishes daily market commentary; Saxo 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 TradingSaxo 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 Saxo Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureDaw TradingSaxo 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 Saxo 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 TradingSaxo Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese