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GDMFX

5.6/10

Ingot Brokers

5.6/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

GDMFX was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Anguilla, while Ingot Brokers was established in 2004 and is based in Australia. GDMFX holds licences including Unregulated, while Ingot Brokers is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. GDMFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ingot Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at GDMFX and $1000 at Ingot Brokers.

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FeatureGDMFXIngot Brokers
Min. Deposit$100$1000
RegulationUnregulatedAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20122004
CountryAnguillaAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureGDMFXIngot Brokers
Min. Deposit$100$1000
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

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FeatureGDMFXIngot Brokers
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how GDMFX and Ingot Brokers compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

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

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FeatureGDMFXIngot Brokers
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 Ingot Brokers 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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FeatureGDMFXIngot Brokers
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese