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GDMFX

5.6/10

UFX

5.3/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
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 UFX was established in 2007 and is based in Republic of Vanuatu. GDMFX holds licences including Unregulated, while UFX is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. GDMFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; UFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at GDMFX and $500 at UFX.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureGDMFXUFX
Min. Deposit$100$500
RegulationUnregulatedCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded20122007
CountryAnguillaRepublic of Vanuatu
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between GDMFX and UFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. GDMFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at UFX). UFX charges withdrawal fees while GDMFX does not, giving GDMFX an edge for frequent withdrawers. GDMFX charges deposit fees; UFX does not. Overall, GDMFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureGDMFXUFX
Min. Deposit$100$500
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

GDMFX offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while UFX supports 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. GDMFX edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureGDMFXUFX
MT4YesNo
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 UFX compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

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

Tied
FeatureGDMFXUFX
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 UFX 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
FeatureGDMFXUFX
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese