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Adamant Finance

6.9/10

Startrader

8.1/10
5/10RegulationWinner9/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10WinnerPlatforms6/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Adamant Finance was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, while Startrader was established in 2011 and is based in Hong Kong. Adamant Finance holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Startrader is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Adamant Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Startrader has 500,000 +. The minimum deposit is $100 at Adamant Finance and $50 at Startrader.

Startrader wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceStartrader
Min. Deposit$100$50
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Saint Vincent and Grenadines (SVG) and Financial Services Authority Seychelles (FSA)
Founded20082011
CountrySaint Vincent and the GrenadinesHong Kong
Clients10,000+500,000 +

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Adamant Finance and Startrader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Adamant Finance has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $50 at Startrader). Startrader charges withdrawal fees while Adamant Finance does not, giving Adamant Finance an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Startrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Startrader wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceStartrader
Min. Deposit$100$50
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Adamant Finance offers MT5, cTrader, while Startrader supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Adamant Finance offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for Startrader is limited. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Adamant Finance edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceStartrader
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesNo
Android AppYesNo
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, MT5 and Web Trader

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Adamant Finance and Startrader 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 FinanceStartrader
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 Startrader supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). Startrader uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Startrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Startrader wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceStartrader
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoYes
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 Startrader 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 FinanceStartrader
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Chinese