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Forex Financial Services

5.2/10

GDMFX

5.6/10
8/10WinnerRegulation3/10
0/10FeesWinner6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Forex Financial Services was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Australia, while GDMFX was established in 2012 and is based in Anguilla. Forex Financial Services holds licences including Australian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC), while GDMFX is regulated by Unregulated among others. Forex Financial Services serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; GDMFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $2500 at Forex Financial Services and $100 at GDMFX.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureForex Financial ServicesGDMFX
Min. Deposit$2500$100
RegulationAustralian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC)Unregulated
Founded20082012
CountryAustraliaAnguilla
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex Financial Services and GDMFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. GDMFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $2500 at Forex Financial Services). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Forex Financial Services charges deposit fees; GDMFX does not. Overall, GDMFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureForex Financial ServicesGDMFX
Min. Deposit$2500$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Forex Financial Services 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
FeatureForex Financial ServicesGDMFX
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Forex Financial Services and GDMFX compare. GDMFX has a video library; Forex Financial Services does not. GDMFX integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Forex Financial Services does not. GDMFX scores higher overall in education and research.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureForex Financial ServicesGDMFX
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Forex Financial Services 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
FeatureForex Financial ServicesGDMFX
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 Forex Financial Services 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
FeatureForex Financial ServicesGDMFX
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese