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lmfx

7.6/10
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Traders Trust

8.4/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
1/10FeesWinner6/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

lmfx was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Anguilla, while Traders Trust was established in 1998 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. lmfx serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Traders Trust has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at lmfx and $100 at Traders Trust.

Traders Trust wins this category
FeaturelmfxTraders Trust
Min. Deposit$250$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F271Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Financial Services Authority (FSA)
Founded20161998
CountryAnguillaCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between lmfx and Traders Trust, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Traders Trust has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at lmfx). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Traders Trust applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; lmfx does not. Overall, Traders Trust scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Traders Trust wins this category
FeaturelmfxTraders Trust
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

lmfx offers MT5, cTrader, while Traders Trust supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Traders Trust supports social and copy trading features, which lmfx does not offer. Traders Trust edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Traders Trust wins this category
FeaturelmfxTraders Trust
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how lmfx and Traders Trust compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Traders Trust scores higher overall in education and research.

Traders Trust wins this category
FeaturelmfxTraders Trust
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. lmfx accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Traders Trust supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). lmfx uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. lmfx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

lmfx wins this category
FeaturelmfxTraders Trust
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both lmfx and Traders Trust offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. lmfx supports 8 languages and Traders Trust supports 2, giving lmfx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeaturelmfxTraders Trust
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese