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GDMFX

5.6/10

Virtual Brokers

6.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

GDMFX was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Anguilla, while Virtual Brokers was established in 2008 and is based in Canada. GDMFX holds licences including Unregulated, while Virtual Brokers is regulated by The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) among others. GDMFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Virtual Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at GDMFX and $1000 at Virtual Brokers.

Virtual Brokers wins this category
FeatureGDMFXVirtual Brokers
Min. Deposit$100$1000
RegulationUnregulatedThe Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF)
Founded20122008
CountryAnguillaCanada
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between GDMFX and Virtual Brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. GDMFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $1000 at Virtual Brokers). Virtual Brokers charges withdrawal fees while GDMFX does not, giving GDMFX an edge for frequent withdrawers. GDMFX charges deposit fees; Virtual Brokers does not. Overall, GDMFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureGDMFXVirtual Brokers
Min. Deposit$100$1000
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

GDMFX offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Virtual Brokers 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
FeatureGDMFXVirtual Brokers
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS

Education & Research

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

Virtual Brokers wins this category
FeatureGDMFXVirtual Brokers
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 Virtual Brokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureGDMFXVirtual Brokers
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 Virtual Brokers 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
FeatureGDMFXVirtual Brokers
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese