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GDMFX

5.6/10
WellsTrade logo

WellsTrade

6.7/10
3/10RegulationWinner6/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

GDMFX was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Anguilla, while WellsTrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Both brokers are regulated by Unregulated, among other authorities. GDMFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; WellsTrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at GDMFX and $30 at WellsTrade.

WellsTrade wins this category
FeatureGDMFXWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$100$30
RegulationUnregulatedUnregulated
Founded20122008
CountryAnguillaUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between GDMFX and WellsTrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. GDMFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $30 at WellsTrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. GDMFX charges deposit fees; WellsTrade does not. Overall, WellsTrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

WellsTrade wins this category
FeatureGDMFXWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$100$30
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

GDMFX offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while WellsTrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. GDMFX supports social and copy trading features, which WellsTrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureGDMFXWellsTrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsiPhone,Tablet,Mac,Android,WEB

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how GDMFX and WellsTrade compare. GDMFX has a video library; WellsTrade does not. GDMFX integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); WellsTrade does not. GDMFX scores higher overall in education and research.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureGDMFXWellsTrade
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
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 WellsTrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureGDMFXWellsTrade
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 WellsTrade 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
FeatureGDMFXWellsTrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese