B

forextime

8.3/10

GDMFX

5.6/10
10/10WinnerRegulation3/10
0/10FeesWinner6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

BrokerDataNet earns affiliate commission from brokers listed on this site. This does not affect our ratings or editorial independence.

Overview

forextime was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Lebanon, while GDMFX was established in 2012 and is based in Anguilla. forextime holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while GDMFX is regulated by Unregulated among others. forextime serves 200,000+ clients worldwide; GDMFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at forextime and $100 at GDMFX.

forextime wins this category
FeatureforextimeGDMFX
Min. Deposit$250$100
RegulationFinancial 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-F230Unregulated
Founded20112012
CountryLebanonAnguilla
Clients200,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between forextime and GDMFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. GDMFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at forextime). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. forextime charges deposit fees; GDMFX does not. Overall, GDMFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureforextimeGDMFX
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

forextime 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 forextime does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureforextimeGDMFX
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 forextime and GDMFX compare. forextime runs regular live webinars; GDMFX does not. Both provide video tutorials. forextime publishes daily market commentary; GDMFX does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. forextime maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. forextime scores higher overall in education and research.

forextime wins this category
FeatureforextimeGDMFX
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. forextime accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while GDMFX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). forextime uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. forextime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

forextime wins this category
FeatureforextimeGDMFX
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both forextime and GDMFX offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. forextime supports 8 languages and GDMFX supports 2, giving forextime broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureforextimeGDMFX
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese