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Adamant Finance

6.9/10

Markets.com

7.1/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees1/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
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 Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), among other authorities. Adamant Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Adamant Finance and $250 at Markets.com.

Markets.com wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceMarkets.com
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20082008
CountrySaint Vincent and the GrenadinesCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Adamant Finance and Markets.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Adamant Finance has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Markets.com). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Adamant Finance scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceMarkets.com
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Markets.com wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceMarkets.com
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, MT5, Web Trader, 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 Markets.com compare. Adamant Finance runs regular live webinars; Markets.com does not. Both provide video tutorials. Adamant Finance publishes daily market commentary; Markets.com does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. 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 FinanceMarkets.com
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 Markets.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Markets.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Markets.com wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceMarkets.com
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 Markets.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Adamant Finance supports 2 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceMarkets.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseArabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish