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Adamant Finance

6.9/10

XM

7.6/10
5/10RegulationWinner9/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner6/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Adamant Finance was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, while XM was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. Adamant Finance holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while XM is regulated by International Financial Services Commission(IFSC) among others. Adamant Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XM has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Adamant Finance and $5 at XM.

XM wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceXM
Min. Deposit$100$5
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)International Financial Services Commission(IFSC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20082009
CountrySaint Vincent and the GrenadinesCyprus
Clients10,000+3,500,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Adamant Finance and XM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Adamant Finance has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $5 at XM). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. XM applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Adamant Finance does not. Overall, XM scores higher on fees in our assessment.

XM wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceXM
Min. Deposit$100$5
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

XM wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceXM
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, MT5, Mac, 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 XM 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 FinanceXM
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 XM supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). XM uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. XM scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

XM wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceXM
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
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 XM offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Adamant Finance supports 2 languages and XM supports 20, giving XM broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceXM
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseArabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish