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GDMFX

5.6/10
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global prime

7.6/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

GDMFX was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Anguilla, while global prime was established in 2018 and is based in United Kingdom. GDMFX holds licences including Unregulated, while global prime is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. GDMFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; global prime has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at GDMFX and $250 at global prime.

global prime wins this category
FeatureGDMFXglobal prime
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial 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-F249
Founded20122018
CountryAnguillaUnited Kingdom
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between GDMFX and global prime, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. GDMFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at global prime). global prime charges withdrawal fees while GDMFX does not, giving GDMFX an edge for frequent withdrawers. GDMFX charges deposit fees; global prime does not. Overall, GDMFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureGDMFXglobal prime
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

GDMFX offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while global prime supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. GDMFX supports social and copy trading features, which global prime does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureGDMFXglobal prime
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, 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 GDMFX and global prime compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureGDMFXglobal prime
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. GDMFX accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while global prime supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). global prime uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. global prime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

global prime wins this category
FeatureGDMFXglobal prime
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 GDMFX and global prime offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. GDMFX supports 2 languages and global prime supports 8, giving global prime broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureGDMFXglobal prime
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic