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GDMFX

5.6/10

PaxForex

7.6/10
3/10RegulationWinner6/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
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 PaxForex was established in 2011 and is based in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. GDMFX holds licences including Unregulated, while PaxForex is regulated by Financial Services Authority (FSA) among others. GDMFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; PaxForex has 350+. The minimum deposit is $100 at GDMFX and $10 at PaxForex.

PaxForex wins this category
FeatureGDMFXPaxForex
Min. Deposit$100$10
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Services Authority (FSA), Registration Number 21973 IBC 2014 1825
Founded20122011
CountryAnguillaSaint Vincent and the Grenadines
Clients10,000+350+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between GDMFX and PaxForex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. PaxForex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $100 at GDMFX). PaxForex charges withdrawal fees while GDMFX does not, giving GDMFX an edge for frequent withdrawers. GDMFX charges deposit fees; PaxForex does not. Overall, PaxForex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

PaxForex wins this category
FeatureGDMFXPaxForex
Min. Deposit$100$10
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

GDMFX offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while PaxForex 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
FeatureGDMFXPaxForex
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsWeb, iPad, mac, Desktop, iPhone iOS

Education & Research

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

PaxForex wins this category
FeatureGDMFXPaxForex
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 PaxForex supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). PaxForex uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. PaxForex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

PaxForex wins this category
FeatureGDMFXPaxForex
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 PaxForex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. GDMFX supports 2 languages and PaxForex supports 15, giving PaxForex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureGDMFXPaxForex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian