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GDMFX

5.6/10
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Hantec Markets

5.6/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
6/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

GDMFX was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Anguilla, while Hantec Markets was established in 1990 and is based in UK, Hong Kong. GDMFX holds licences including Unregulated, while Hantec Markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. GDMFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hantec Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at GDMFX and $1000 at Hantec Markets.

Tied
FeatureGDMFXHantec Markets
Min. Deposit$100$1000
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20121990
CountryAnguillaUK, Hong Kong
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between GDMFX and Hantec Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. GDMFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $1000 at Hantec Markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. GDMFX charges deposit fees; Hantec Markets does not. Overall, GDMFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureGDMFXHantec Markets
Min. Deposit$100$1000
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

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FeatureGDMFXHantec Markets
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Mac, Web Trader, Currenex, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

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

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureGDMFXHantec Markets
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesNo

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 Hantec Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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FeatureGDMFXHantec Markets
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 GDMFX and Hantec Markets 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.

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FeatureGDMFXHantec Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese