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GDMFX

5.6/10

London Capital Group (LCG)

8.2/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10FeesTied6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

GDMFX was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Anguilla, while London Capital Group (LCG) was established in 1996 and is based in UK. GDMFX holds licences including Unregulated, while London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) among others. GDMFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; London Capital Group (LCG) has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureGDMFXLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110)
Founded20121996
CountryAnguillaUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between GDMFX and London Capital Group (LCG), directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. London Capital Group (LCG) applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; GDMFX does not. GDMFX charges deposit fees; London Capital Group (LCG) does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureGDMFXLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

GDMFX offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while London Capital Group (LCG) 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
FeatureGDMFXLondon Capital Group (LCG)
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

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

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureGDMFXLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
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 London Capital Group (LCG) supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). London Capital Group (LCG) uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureGDMFXLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
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 London Capital Group (LCG) offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. GDMFX supports 2 languages and London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureGDMFXLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese.