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GDMFX

5.6/10
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Xtrade

6.6/10
3/10RegulationWinner8/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals0/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

GDMFX was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Anguilla, while Xtrade was established in 2003 and is based in Australia. GDMFX holds licences including Unregulated, while Xtrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. GDMFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Xtrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at GDMFX and $1 at Xtrade.

Xtrade wins this category
FeatureGDMFXXtrade
Min. Deposit$100$1
RegulationUnregulatedCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded20122003
CountryAnguillaAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between GDMFX and Xtrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Xtrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at GDMFX). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. GDMFX charges deposit fees; Xtrade does not. Overall, Xtrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Xtrade wins this category
FeatureGDMFXXtrade
Min. Deposit$100$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureGDMFXXtrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsNot available

Education & Research

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

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureGDMFXXtrade
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 uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. GDMFX scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureGDMFXXtrade
Bank TransferYesNot available
Credit CardYesNot available
PayPalNoNot available
SkrillNoNot available
NetellerNoNot available

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both GDMFX and Xtrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. GDMFX offers multilingual support. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureGDMFXXtrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseNot available