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Adamant Finance

6.9/10

Advanced Global Markets

5.9/10
5/10RegulationWinner7/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Adamant Finance was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, while Advanced Global Markets was established in 1992 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), among other authorities. Adamant Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Advanced Global Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Adamant Finance and $500 at Advanced Global Markets.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceAdvanced Global Markets
Min. Deposit$100$500
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded20081992
CountrySaint Vincent and the GrenadinesCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Adamant Finance and Advanced Global Markets, 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 Advanced Global Markets). Advanced Global Markets charges withdrawal fees while Adamant Finance does not, giving Adamant Finance an edge for frequent withdrawers. Advanced Global Markets charges deposit fees; Adamant Finance does not. Overall, Adamant Finance scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceAdvanced Global Markets
Min. Deposit$100$500
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Advanced Global Markets wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceAdvanced Global Markets
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Adamant Finance and Advanced Global 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. Adamant Finance scores higher overall in education and research.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceAdvanced Global Markets
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Adamant Finance accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Advanced Global Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceAdvanced Global Markets
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 Adamant Finance and Advanced Global Markets 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
FeatureAdamant FinanceAdvanced Global Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese