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ETX Capital

7.6/10

GDMFX

5.6/10
8/10WinnerRegulation3/10
8/10WinnerFees6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
6/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

ETX Capital was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in UK, while GDMFX was established in 2012 and is based in Anguilla. ETX Capital holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while GDMFX is regulated by Unregulated among others. ETX Capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; GDMFX has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

ETX Capital wins this category
FeatureETX CapitalGDMFX
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Unregulated
Founded20022012
CountryUKAnguilla
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ETX Capital and GDMFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. GDMFX charges deposit fees; ETX Capital does not. Overall, ETX Capital scores higher on fees in our assessment.

ETX Capital wins this category
FeatureETX CapitalGDMFX
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

ETX Capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while GDMFX supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. GDMFX supports social and copy trading features, which ETX Capital does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureETX CapitalGDMFX
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Binary, 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 ETX Capital and GDMFX compare. ETX Capital runs regular live webinars; GDMFX does not. Both provide video tutorials. ETX Capital publishes daily market commentary; GDMFX does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. ETX Capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ETX Capital scores higher overall in education and research.

ETX Capital wins this category
FeatureETX CapitalGDMFX
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. ETX Capital accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller), while GDMFX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). ETX Capital uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. ETX Capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

ETX Capital wins this category
FeatureETX CapitalGDMFX
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both ETX Capital and GDMFX offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ETX Capital supports 7 languages and GDMFX supports 2, giving ETX Capital broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureETX CapitalGDMFX
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Greek and MandarinEnglish, and Chinese