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Fidelity

6.4/10

GDMFX

5.6/10
7/10WinnerRegulation3/10
6/10FeesTied6/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Fidelity was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while GDMFX was established in 2012 and is based in Anguilla. Fidelity holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while GDMFX is regulated by Unregulated among others. Fidelity serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; GDMFX has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

Fidelity wins this category
FeatureFidelityGDMFX
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Unregulated
Founded20082012
CountryUSAAnguilla
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fidelity and GDMFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Fidelity applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; GDMFX does not. GDMFX charges deposit fees; Fidelity does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureFidelityGDMFX
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Fidelity offers 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. GDMFX edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureFidelityGDMFX
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsiPad, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone 8 device, Website, Trader ProMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Fidelity and GDMFX compare. Fidelity runs regular live webinars; GDMFX does not. Both provide video tutorials. Fidelity publishes daily market commentary; GDMFX does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Fidelity maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Fidelity scores higher overall in education and research.

Fidelity wins this category
FeatureFidelityGDMFX
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. Fidelity 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
FeatureFidelityGDMFX
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 Fidelity 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
FeatureFidelityGDMFX
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese