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Adamant Finance

6.9/10

FXCM

7.9/10
5/10RegulationWinner7/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
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 FXCM was established in 1999 and is based in United States. Adamant Finance holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while FXCM is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Adamant Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FXCM has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Adamant Finance and $1 at FXCM.

FXCM wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceFXCM
Min. Deposit$100$1
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20081999
CountrySaint Vincent and the GrenadinesUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Adamant Finance and FXCM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FXCM has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Adamant Finance). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, FXCM scores higher on fees in our assessment.

FXCM wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceFXCM
Min. Deposit$100$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

FXCM wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceFXCM
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, NinjaTrader, 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 FXCM 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 FinanceFXCM
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 FXCM supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceFXCM
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 FXCM 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 FinanceFXCM
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese