ASIC — Australia
GDFS TRADE INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD
Regulated · No. 480291
GDFS TRADE Review — Overview
Regulation
Tier-1 regulated
Licence
ASIC · No. 480291 • CGSE
Licence status
Regulated
Platforms
MT4, MT5
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Precious Metals, Commodities
Typical spread
From 1.6 pips
Operating
Est. 2023
Entity
GDFS TRADE INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD
Website
Unknown
GDFS TRADE is a forex & CFD broker based in Australia, established in 2023. On Trust Broker Hub it holds a Trust Score of 6.6 out of 10, which we rate as Fair — above the 5.3/10 average for brokers that hold a verified licence. Mixed profile — check regulation and conditions before depositing.
Crucially, GDFS TRADE is regulated by ASIC and CGSE, including at least one tier-1 regulator. Tier-1 regulation is the strongest sign of legitimacy: it normally requires segregated client funds, regular audits and access to a compensation scheme if the broker fails — meaningful protection for your money.
GDFS TRADE provides access to CFDs, Forex, Precious Metals, Commodities. Its detailed trading conditions — minimum deposit, spreads and maximum leverage — are not publicly disclosed, which lowers transparency. No complaints are currently on record. Overall, GDFS TRADE has a mixed profile: check its regulation and conditions carefully before depositing.
Trust score breakdown
How is this calculated?
Weighted total
7.77
Data completeness
7 of 10 facts verified
70% ×0.85
Trust Score
6.6 / 10
Trust Score history
GDFS TRADE currently scores 6.6/10. The trend line will build here as the Trust Score is re-evaluated over time.
Pros
- Regulated by a tier-1 authority
- No unresolved complaints on record
- Listed in our verified broker directory
Cons
- Trading conditions and fees not publicly disclosed
- Always verify the licence directly before depositing
Regulation
Tier 1 · Top
Verified
CGSE — Hong Kong
GDFS TRADE INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD
Licence
Tier 3 · Offshore
Verified
Offshore (tier-3) regulators typically have lower capital requirements and no compensation scheme. Funds may not be protected if the broker fails.
Trading conditions
| Instruments | CFDs, Forex, Precious Metals, Commodities, Indexes, Cryptocurrencies, Shares, Physical Gold |
| Minimum deposit | Not disclosed |
| Maximum leverage | Not disclosed |
| Typical spread | From 1.6 pips |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 |
| Demo account | ❌ |
We mark unverified fields as “Not disclosed” rather than estimate them.
Our verdict on GDFS TRADE
Our analysis · editorial
6.6/10
Tier-1 regulated, solid profile
GDFS TRADE holds a tier-1 regulatory licence among its 2 registrations (ASIC, CGSE). Based in Australia, it has been operating for about 3 years. We have no complaints on record against it. Weighing regulation, track record and complaint history, our Trust Score is 6.6/10 — a reasonable profile.
Strengths
- Authorised by a tier-1 regulator (ASIC, CGSE)
- Holds 2 regulatory licences across multiple jurisdictions
- No complaints on record with us
- Supports MT4 & MT5 trading
Watch-outs
- Always confirm the licensed entity covers traders in your country
Bottom line: A reasonable option, but confirm the entity you open an account with is the regulated one.
This is Trust Broker Hub's data-driven editorial assessment — not a user review. It is generated automatically from regulation, licensing, company age and complaint records, and updates as those change.
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Complaints & alerts
No complaints or regulator warnings on record
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Full specifications
Regulated region
Australia
Operating period
2-5 years
Licensed entity
GDFS TRADE INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD
License status
Regulated
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Precious Metals, Commodities, Indexes, Cryptocurrencies, Shares, Physical Gold
Year founded
2023
Frequently asked
Is GDFS TRADE a safe broker?
GDFS TRADE scores 6.6 / 10 on our Trust Score, above the 5.3 average for brokers that hold a verified licence. It holds tier-1 regulation, which offers strong investor protection. It has no complaints on record with us. Trade only with funds you can afford to lose.
How is the GDFS TRADE trust score calculated?
The score weighs five factors: regulation tier, transparency of disclosures, operating footprint, user sentiment, and complaint history. Each is scored out of 10 and combined into the overall figure shown at the top. Read our methodology.
What does "offshore regulated" mean?
It means the broker's licence comes from a jurisdiction with lighter requirements than tier-1 regulators like the FCA or ASIC. There's usually no compensation scheme, so recovering funds can be difficult if the broker fails.
Can I withdraw funds easily from GDFS TRADE?
GDFS TRADE doesn't publish detailed withdrawal terms, so we can't verify processing times or fees. Test with a small amount first and document every transaction.