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Adamant Finance

6.9/10

Fortrade

7.7/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner8.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Adamant Finance was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, while Fortrade was established in 1992 and is based in UK. Adamant Finance holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Fortrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970 among others. Adamant Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Fortrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Adamant Finance and $1 at Fortrade.

Fortrade wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceFortrade
Min. Deposit$100$1
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) FRN: 193075810, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) ABN: 33 614 683 831 | AFSL: 493520, Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) CRN: BC1148613, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF license number 385/20
Founded20081992
CountrySaint Vincent and the GrenadinesUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

Fortrade wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceFortrade
Min. Deposit$100$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Fortrade wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceFortrade
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, 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 Fortrade compare. Adamant Finance runs regular live webinars; Fortrade does not. Adamant Finance has a video library; Fortrade does not. Adamant Finance publishes daily market commentary; Fortrade does not. Adamant Finance integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Fortrade does not. Adamant Finance maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Adamant Finance scores higher overall in education and research.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceFortrade
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 Fortrade supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Neteller). Fortrade uniquely supports PayPal and Neteller among the two brokers. Fortrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Fortrade wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceFortrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoYes

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 Fortrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Adamant Finance supports 2 languages and Fortrade supports 1, giving Adamant Finance broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceFortrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish