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Forex Financial Services

5.2/10

lmfx

7.6/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Forex Financial Services was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Australia, while lmfx was established in 2016 and is based in Anguilla. Forex Financial Services holds licences including Australian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC), while lmfx is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Forex Financial Services serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; lmfx has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $2500 at Forex Financial Services and $250 at lmfx.

lmfx wins this category
FeatureForex Financial Serviceslmfx
Min. Deposit$2500$250
RegulationAustralian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC)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
Founded20082016
CountryAustraliaAnguilla
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex Financial Services and lmfx, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. lmfx has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $2500 at Forex Financial Services). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Forex Financial Services charges deposit fees; lmfx does not. Overall, lmfx scores higher on fees in our assessment.

lmfx wins this category
FeatureForex Financial Serviceslmfx
Min. Deposit$2500$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Forex Financial Services offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while lmfx supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Forex Financial Services supports social and copy trading features, which lmfx does not offer. Forex Financial Services edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Forex Financial Services wins this category
FeatureForex Financial Serviceslmfx
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4MT4, 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 Forex Financial Services and lmfx compare. lmfx runs regular live webinars; Forex Financial Services does not. lmfx has a video library; Forex Financial Services does not. lmfx publishes daily market commentary; Forex Financial Services does not. lmfx integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Forex Financial Services does not. lmfx maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. lmfx scores higher overall in education and research.

lmfx wins this category
FeatureForex Financial Serviceslmfx
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoNo

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 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
FeatureForex Financial Serviceslmfx
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 Forex Financial Services and lmfx offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Forex Financial Services supports 2 languages and lmfx supports 8, giving lmfx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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