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Adamant Finance

6.9/10
Hantec Markets logo

Hantec Markets

5.6/10
5/10RegulationWinner7/10
8/10WinnerFees1/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
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 Hantec Markets was established in 1990 and is based in UK, Hong Kong. Adamant Finance holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Hantec Markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Adamant Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hantec Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Adamant Finance and $1000 at Hantec Markets.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceHantec Markets
Min. Deposit$100$1000
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20081990
CountrySaint Vincent and the GrenadinesUK, Hong Kong
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Adamant Finance and Hantec Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Adamant Finance has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $1000 at Hantec Markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Adamant Finance scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceHantec Markets
Min. Deposit$100$1000
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Hantec Markets wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceHantec Markets
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, Mac, Web Trader, Currenex, 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 Hantec Markets compare. Adamant Finance runs regular live webinars; Hantec Markets does not. Adamant Finance has a video library; Hantec Markets does not. Adamant Finance publishes daily market commentary; Hantec Markets does not. Adamant Finance integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Hantec Markets 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 FinanceHantec Markets
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 Hantec Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceHantec 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 Hantec Markets 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 FinanceHantec Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese