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Adamant Finance

6.9/10
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Directshares

7.3/10
5/10RegulationWinner6/10
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 Directshares was established in 2007 and is based in Australia. Adamant Finance holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Directshares is regulated by The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) among others. Adamant Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Directshares has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

Directshares wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceDirectshares
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM)
Founded20082007
CountrySaint Vincent and the GrenadinesAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Adamant Finance and Directshares, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Directshares charges withdrawal fees while Adamant Finance does not, giving Adamant Finance an edge for frequent withdrawers. Directshares charges deposit fees; Adamant Finance does not. Overall, Adamant Finance scores higher on fees in our assessment.

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

Platforms

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

Directshares wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceDirectshares
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4,iOS,MacBook,iPhone

Education & Research

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

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceDirectshares
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 Directshares 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 FinanceDirectshares
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese