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Adamant Finance

6.9/10
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Direct FX

6.9/10
5/10WinnerRegulation3/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
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 Direct FX was established in 2006 and is based in New Zealand. Adamant Finance holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Direct FX is regulated by Unregulated among others. Adamant Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Direct FX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Adamant Finance and $1 at Direct FX.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceDirect FX
Min. Deposit$100$1
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Unregulated
Founded20082006
CountrySaint Vincent and the GrenadinesNew Zealand
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Adamant Finance and Direct FX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Direct FX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Adamant Finance). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Direct FX charges deposit fees; Adamant Finance does not. Overall, Direct FX scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Direct FX wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceDirect FX
Min. Deposit$100$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Adamant Finance offers MT5, cTrader, while Direct FX 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. Direct FX edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Direct FX wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceDirect FX
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4Not available

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Adamant Finance and Direct FX 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 FinanceDirect FX
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 Direct FX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceDirect FX
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 Direct FX 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 FinanceDirect FX
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese