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Deltastock

5.4/10

lmfx

7.6/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
2/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Deltastock was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while lmfx was established in 2016 and is based in Anguilla. Deltastock holds licences including Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), while lmfx is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Deltastock serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; lmfx has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Deltastock and $250 at lmfx.

lmfx wins this category
FeatureDeltastocklmfx
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationSecurities and Futures Commission (SFC)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-F271
Founded19982016
CountryBulgariaAnguilla
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Deltastock and lmfx, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Deltastock has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at lmfx). Deltastock charges withdrawal fees while lmfx does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Deltastock applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; lmfx does not. Deltastock charges deposit fees; lmfx does not. Overall, Deltastock scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Deltastock wins this category
FeatureDeltastocklmfx
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Deltastock offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while lmfx supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Deltastock edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Deltastock wins this category
FeatureDeltastocklmfx
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 Deltastock and lmfx compare. lmfx runs regular live webinars; Deltastock does not. Both provide video tutorials. lmfx publishes daily market commentary; Deltastock does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. lmfx maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. lmfx scores higher overall in education and research.

lmfx wins this category
FeatureDeltastocklmfx
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Deltastock accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while lmfx supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). lmfx uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. lmfx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

lmfx wins this category
FeatureDeltastocklmfx
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 Deltastock and lmfx offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Deltastock supports 2 languages and lmfx supports 8, giving lmfx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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