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GDMFX

5.6/10

Varengold Bank

5.2/10
3/10RegulationWinner4/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

GDMFX was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Anguilla, while Varengold Bank was established in 2008 and is based in Germany. Both brokers are regulated by Unregulated, among other authorities. GDMFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Varengold Bank has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at GDMFX and $250 at Varengold Bank.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureGDMFXVarengold Bank
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationUnregulatedUnregulated
Founded20122008
CountryAnguillaGermany
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between GDMFX and Varengold Bank, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. GDMFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Varengold Bank). Varengold Bank charges withdrawal fees while GDMFX does not, giving GDMFX an edge for frequent withdrawers. GDMFX charges deposit fees; Varengold Bank does not. Overall, GDMFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureGDMFXVarengold Bank
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

GDMFX offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Varengold Bank 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
FeatureGDMFXVarengold Bank
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop,Android,iPhone,Mac

Education & Research

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

Varengold Bank wins this category
FeatureGDMFXVarengold Bank
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesNo

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

Tied
FeatureGDMFXVarengold Bank
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 Varengold Bank 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
FeatureGDMFXVarengold Bank
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese