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GDMFX

5.6/10

Hirose Financial

7.3/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

GDMFX was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Anguilla, while Hirose Financial was established in 2004 and is based in UK. GDMFX holds licences including Unregulated, while Hirose Financial is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. GDMFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hirose Financial has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at GDMFX and $1 at Hirose Financial.

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureGDMFXHirose Financial
Min. Deposit$100$1
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20122004
CountryAnguillaUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between GDMFX and Hirose Financial, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hirose Financial has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at GDMFX). Hirose Financial charges withdrawal fees while GDMFX does not, giving GDMFX an edge for frequent withdrawers. GDMFX charges deposit fees; Hirose Financial does not. Overall, Hirose Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureGDMFXHirose Financial
Min. Deposit$100$1
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

GDMFX offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Hirose Financial supports MT4, 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureGDMFXHirose Financial
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how GDMFX and Hirose Financial compare. Hirose Financial runs regular live webinars; GDMFX does not. Both provide video tutorials. Hirose Financial publishes daily market commentary; GDMFX does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Hirose Financial maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Hirose Financial scores higher overall in education and research.

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureGDMFXHirose Financial
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
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 Hirose Financial supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureGDMFXHirose Financial
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 Hirose Financial 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.

Tied
FeatureGDMFXHirose Financial
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese