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Adamant Finance

6.9/10
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IG

8.3/10
5/10RegulationWinner9/10
8/10FeesTied8/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner6.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Adamant Finance was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, while IG was established in 1974 and is based in UK. Adamant Finance holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while IG is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Adamant Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; IG has 178,500+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Adamant Finance and $200 at IG.

IG wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceIG
Min. Deposit$100$200
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20081974
CountrySaint Vincent and the GrenadinesUK
Clients10,000+178,500+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Adamant Finance and IG, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Adamant Finance has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at IG). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceIG
Min. Deposit$100$200
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

IG wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceIG
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, Mac, Web Trader, L2 Dealer, 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 IG 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 FinanceIG
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 IG supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). IG uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. IG scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

IG wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceIG
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
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 IG offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Adamant Finance supports 2 languages and IG supports 5, giving IG broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceIG
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese