aaafx
Admiral Markets
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Overview
aaafx was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in United States, while Admiral Markets was established in 2001 and is based in UK. aaafx holds licences including HCMC (Greece), while Admiral Markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450 among others. aaafx serves 60,000+ clients worldwide; Admiral Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $300 at aaafx and $200 at Admiral Markets.
| Feature | aaafx | Admiral Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $300 | $200 |
| Regulation | HCMC (Greece), FSA (St Vincent & Grenadines) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) - license number 201/13, Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) no. 410681, Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) registration number 57026 |
| Founded | 2007 | 2001 |
| Country | United States | UK |
| Clients | 60,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between aaafx and Admiral Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Admiral Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $300 at aaafx). aaafx charges withdrawal fees while Admiral Markets does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. aaafx applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Admiral Markets does not. Admiral Markets charges deposit fees; aaafx does not. Overall, Admiral Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | aaafx | Admiral Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $300 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
aaafx offers MT4, while Admiral Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Admiral Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | aaafx | Admiral Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how aaafx and Admiral Markets 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. Admiral Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | aaafx | Admiral Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. aaafx accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Admiral Markets supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). aaafx uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. aaafx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | aaafx | Admiral Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both aaafx and Admiral Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. aaafx supports 8 languages and Admiral Markets supports 22, giving Admiral Markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | aaafx | Admiral Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, Spanish, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Cestina, German, Dutch, French, Eesti, Francais, Greek, Latviesu, Lietuviskas, Moldovian, Croatian, Slovenian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Romanian, Ukrainian, and Croatian |