Abshire Smith
Adamant Finance
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Overview
Abshire Smith was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in United kingdom, while Adamant Finance was established in 2008 and is based in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Abshire Smith holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Adamant Finance is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Abshire Smith serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Adamant Finance has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Abshire Smith and $100 at Adamant Finance.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Adamant Finance |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 1997 | 2008 |
| Country | United kingdom | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Abshire Smith and Adamant Finance, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Adamant Finance has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Abshire Smith). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Abshire Smith charges deposit fees; Adamant Finance does not. Overall, Adamant Finance scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Adamant Finance |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Abshire Smith offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Adamant Finance supports 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. Abshire Smith edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Adamant Finance |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4, cTrader Platform | MetaTrader 4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Abshire Smith and Adamant Finance compare. Adamant Finance runs regular live webinars; Abshire Smith does not. Adamant Finance has a video library; Abshire Smith does not. Adamant Finance publishes daily market commentary; Abshire Smith does not. Adamant Finance integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Abshire Smith does not. Adamant Finance maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Adamant Finance scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Adamant Finance |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Abshire Smith accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Adamant Finance supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Adamant Finance |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Abshire Smith and Adamant Finance 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.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Adamant Finance |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |