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GDMFX

5.6/10

OptionWeb

6.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
6/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
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 OptionWeb was established in 2012 and is based in Cyprus. GDMFX holds licences including Unregulated, while OptionWeb is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. GDMFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; OptionWeb has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at GDMFX and $200 at OptionWeb.

OptionWeb wins this category
FeatureGDMFXOptionWeb
Min. Deposit$100$200
RegulationUnregulatedCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded20122012
CountryAnguillaCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between GDMFX and OptionWeb, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. GDMFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at OptionWeb). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. GDMFX charges deposit fees; OptionWeb does not. Overall, OptionWeb scores higher on fees in our assessment.

OptionWeb wins this category
FeatureGDMFXOptionWeb
Min. Deposit$100$200
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

GDMFX offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while OptionWeb supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. GDMFX supports social and copy trading features, which OptionWeb does not offer. GDMFX edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureGDMFXOptionWeb
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsBinary, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

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

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

Tied
FeatureGDMFXOptionWeb
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 OptionWeb 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
FeatureGDMFXOptionWeb
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese