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GDMFX

5.6/10
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Zacks Trade

6.1/10
3/10RegulationTied3/10
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 Zacks Trade 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; Zacks Trade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at GDMFX and $2500 at Zacks Trade.

Zacks Trade wins this category
FeatureGDMFXZacks Trade
Min. Deposit$100$2500
RegulationUnregulatedUnregulated
Founded20122008
CountryAnguillaUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between GDMFX and Zacks Trade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. GDMFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $2500 at Zacks Trade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. GDMFX charges deposit fees; Zacks Trade does not. Overall, GDMFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.

GDMFX wins this category
FeatureGDMFXZacks Trade
Min. Deposit$100$2500
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureGDMFXZacks Trade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsAndroid,iPhone/iPad,Tablet

Education & Research

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

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

Tied
FeatureGDMFXZacks Trade
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 Zacks Trade 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
FeatureGDMFXZacks Trade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese