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gcm forex

7.6/10
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tickmill

7.4/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

gcm forex was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in USA, while tickmill was established in 2020 and is based in GRENADINES. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. gcm forex serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; tickmill has 12,000,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

gcm forex wins this category
Featuregcm forextickmill
Min. Deposit$250$250
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-F248Financial 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-F323
Founded20172020
CountryUSAGRENADINES
Clients142,500+12,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between gcm forex and tickmill, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. gcm forex charges withdrawal fees while tickmill does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. gcm forex charges deposit fees; tickmill does not. Overall, tickmill scores higher on fees in our assessment.

tickmill wins this category
Featuregcm forextickmill
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

gcm forex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while tickmill supports 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. gcm forex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

gcm forex wins this category
Featuregcm forextickmill
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 gcm forex and tickmill compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
Featuregcm forextickmill
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. gcm forex accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while tickmill supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
Featuregcm forextickmill
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both gcm forex and tickmill offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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