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DF Markets

7.2/10

GDMFX

5.6/10
8/10WinnerRegulation3/10
10/10WinnerFees6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

DF Markets was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in UK, while GDMFX was established in 2012 and is based in Anguilla. DF Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while GDMFX is regulated by Unregulated among others. DF Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; GDMFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at DF Markets and $100 at GDMFX.

DF Markets wins this category
FeatureDF MarketsGDMFX
Min. Deposit$1$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Unregulated
Founded20102012
CountryUKAnguilla
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between DF Markets and GDMFX, 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 GDMFX). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. GDMFX charges deposit fees; DF Markets does not. Overall, DF Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

DF Markets wins this category
FeatureDF MarketsGDMFX
Min. Deposit$1$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

DF Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while GDMFX supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureDF MarketsGDMFX
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how DF Markets and GDMFX compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureDF MarketsGDMFX
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

Tied
FeatureDF MarketsGDMFX
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 DF Markets and GDMFX 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
FeatureDF MarketsGDMFX
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese