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Adamant Finance

6.9/10
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CMC Markets

7.5/10
5/10RegulationWinner7/10
8/10WinnerFees4/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
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 CMC Markets was established in 1989 and is based in UK. Adamant Finance holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while CMC Markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Adamant Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; CMC Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Adamant Finance and $200 at CMC Markets.

CMC Markets wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceCMC Markets
Min. Deposit$100$200
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20081989
CountrySaint Vincent and the GrenadinesUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Adamant Finance and CMC Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Adamant Finance has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at CMC Markets). CMC Markets charges withdrawal fees while Adamant Finance does not, giving Adamant Finance an edge for frequent withdrawers. CMC Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Adamant Finance does not. Overall, Adamant Finance scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceCMC Markets
Min. Deposit$100$200
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

CMC Markets wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceCMC Markets
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Adamant Finance and CMC 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceCMC Markets
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 CMC Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceCMC 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 CMC Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Adamant Finance supports 2 languages and CMC Markets supports 8, giving CMC Markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceCMC Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, German, French, Polish, Spanish, Swedish, Italian, and Norwegian