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Admiral Markets

8.7/10
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fxgrow

6.9/10
9/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
7.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Admiral Markets was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in UK, while fxgrow was established in 2014 and is based in USA. Admiral Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450, while fxgrow is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Admiral Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fxgrow has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Admiral Markets and $250 at fxgrow.

Admiral Markets wins this category
FeatureAdmiral Marketsfxgrow
Min. Deposit$200$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) - license number 201/13, Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) no. 410681, Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) registration number 57026Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F245
Founded20012014
CountryUKUSA
Clients10,000+3,500,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Admiral Markets and fxgrow, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Admiral Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at fxgrow). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Admiral Markets charges deposit fees; fxgrow does not. Overall, Admiral Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Admiral Markets wins this category
FeatureAdmiral Marketsfxgrow
Min. Deposit$200$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Admiral Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fxgrow supports 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. Admiral Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Admiral Markets wins this category
FeatureAdmiral Marketsfxgrow
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Admiral Markets and fxgrow compare. Admiral Markets runs regular live webinars; fxgrow does not. Admiral Markets has a video library; fxgrow does not. Admiral Markets publishes daily market commentary; fxgrow does not. Admiral Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); fxgrow does not. Admiral Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Admiral Markets scores higher overall in education and research.

Admiral Markets wins this category
FeatureAdmiral Marketsfxgrow
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. Admiral Markets accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while fxgrow supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fxgrow uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. fxgrow scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fxgrow wins this category
FeatureAdmiral Marketsfxgrow
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Admiral Markets and fxgrow offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Admiral Markets supports 22 languages and fxgrow supports 8, giving Admiral Markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAdmiral Marketsfxgrow
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Cestina, German, Dutch, French, Eesti, Francais, Greek, Latviesu, Lietuviskas, Moldovian, Croatian, Slovenian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Romanian, Ukrainian, and CroatianEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic