Admirals Review

Active CFD traders and stock ETF investors

CySEC

Why investors choose this broker

Free deposits by bank transfer, cards, Klarna, Skrill and Brite
One free withdrawal request every month
Fractional stocks and ETFs from €1 or $1
Zero MT5 spreads from 0.0 pips

Review summary

Admirals offers CFDs on forex, stocks, ETFs, indices, commodities and crypto, plus real stocks and ETFs through MetaTrader and Admirals platforms.

Pros

Free deposits by bank transfer, cards, Klarna, Skrill and Brite
One free withdrawal request every month
Fractional stocks and ETFs from €1 or $1
Zero MT5 spreads from 0.0 pips
Real-time prices at no extra cost for investing accounts
Supplementary coverage listed up to €100,000 per client
MT Supreme Edition and StereoTrader available for eligible accounts

Cons

Inactivity fee after 24 months: 10 EUR per month
Currency conversion fee is 0.3%
Different-currency account transfers cost 1%
Card withdrawals after the monthly free request cost 1%
Skrill withdrawals after the monthly free request cost 1%, min. 1 EUR / USD
StereoTrader monthly access requires 4000 euros minimum equity
Cryptocurrency access is through CFDs
No signals or managed trading

Company background

Admirals is a European broker offering trading and investing services through Admirals Europe Ltd. The broker provides access to CFDs on forex, indices, commodities, share CFDs, ETF CFDs and digital currency CFDs, as well as real stocks and ETFs through its investment account. It is positioned for active traders who use MetaTrader, but it also supports longer-term investors through stock and ETF investing.

Fees and pricing

Admirals lists free deposits by bank transfer, Visa and MasterCard, Klarna, Skrill and Brite. Opening a live or demo account is free. The first withdrawal request each month is free; after that, bank transfers have fixed currency fees, card withdrawals cost 1% with minimums, Skrill withdrawals cost 1% with minimums, and Brite withdrawals cost 1% thereafter.

Other explicit costs include a 10 EUR monthly inactivity fee, a 0.3% currency conversion fee, and a 1% charge for transfers between accounts with different base currencies. Stock and ETF investing fees include 0.02 USD per share with a 1 USD minimum for listed US venues, while other listed exchanges show percentage-based fees and local minimums. Zero MT5 spreads are listed from 0.0 pips.

Regulation and safety

Admirals Europe Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission with license number 201/13. The company says client funds are segregated in EU-regulated banks and are not used as operational capital. It also lists investor compensation up to €20,000 per eligible client, supplementary coverage up to €100,000 per client, and negative balance protection for retail clients.

Platform experience

Admirals supports MT4, MT5, MetaTrader WebTrader, the Admirals Platform and the Admirals Mobile App. The mobile app is available on iOS and Android and includes real-time charts, order management, portfolio overview, auto-invest and biometric login. MetaTrader users can also access tools such as MetaTrader Supreme Edition, StereoTrader and VPS hosting for eligible accounts.

Pros and cons

The main strengths are clear deposit pricing, one free monthly withdrawal request, fractional investing from €1 or $1, MetaTrader access, and a broad mix of CFDs and real stocks and ETFs. The main limitations are the 10 EUR inactivity fee, currency conversion charges, fees on additional withdrawals, StereoTrader equity requirements, and crypto access being limited to CFDs.

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Trading fees & commissions

Deposits by bank transfer, Visa and MasterCard, Klarna, Skrill and Brite are listed as free. The first withdrawal request each month is free, after which method-specific fees apply. Other explicit charges include a 10 EUR monthly inactivity fee, a 0.3% currency conversion fee, and spreads from 0.0 pips on the Zero MT5 account.

Fees

Item	Fee
Cfds	Overnight rollovers may include swaps or interest fees
Account	Opening a live or demo trading account: Free
Deposit	Free for bank transfer, Visa and MasterCard, Klarna, Skrill and Brite
Inactivity	10 EUR (per month)
Withdrawal	1 free withdrawal request every month; thereafter bank transfer 1 EUR
Min Deposit	Minimum deposit values shown include 100 EUR and 1 EUR, depending on page/product
Stereotrader	Maintain minimum equity of 4000 euros in your live trading account to get monthly access or try it on a demo account without limitations
Fx Conversion	0.3%; minimum fee of 0.01 units of your account base currency

Trading platform & features

Platforms

Web app
iOS app
Android app
MT4
MT5
MetaTrader WebTrader
Admirals Platform
Admirals Mobile App
MetaTrader Supreme Edition
StereoTrader

Regulation and investor protection

Admirals Europe Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under license number 201/13. Client funds are segregated, eligible clients are covered by an investor compensation fund up to €20,000, and supplementary coverage is listed up to €100,000 per client.

Broker FAQs

Is Admirals safe?

Admirals Europe Ltd is authorised and regulated by CySEC under license number 201/13. The broker lists segregated client funds, investor compensation up to €20,000 per eligible client, supplementary coverage up to €100,000 per client, and negative balance protection for retail clients.

Is Admirals a scam?

No. Admirals Europe Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission with license number 201/13.

Is Admirals regulated and by whom?

Admirals Europe Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, also known as CySEC, under license number 201/13.

What happens to my money if Admirals goes bankrupt?

Admirals lists investor compensation fund coverage up to €20,000 per eligible client. It also lists supplementary coverage up to €100,000 per client, with terms and conditions applying.

Does Admirals keep client funds in segregated accounts?

Yes. Admirals says client funds are segregated and held in EU-regulated banks, and are not used as operational capital.

Are deposits free at Admirals?

Yes. Admirals lists deposits by bank transfer, Visa and MasterCard, Klarna, Skrill and Brite as free.

Does Admirals charge an inactivity fee?

Yes. Admirals lists an inactivity fee of 10 EUR per month for trading accounts that have not executed transactions in the previous 24 months and are not used for holding open positions. The fee is only charged if the account balance is greater than zero.

What is Admirals' currency conversion fee?

Admirals lists a currency conversion fee of 0.3%. For stocks, ETFs, stock CFDs and ETF CFDs quoted in another currency, the minimum fee is 0.01 units of the account base currency.

Is there a withdrawal fee at Admirals?

Admirals lists one free withdrawal request every month. After that, bank transfers have fixed currency fees, Visa and MasterCard withdrawals cost 1% with minimums, Skrill withdrawals cost 1% with minimums, and Brite withdrawals cost 1% thereafter.

What products does Admirals offer?

Admirals offers CFDs on forex, indices, commodities, shares, ETFs and digital currencies. It also offers real stocks and ETFs through its investment account.

Does Admirals offer ETFs?

Yes. Admirals offers ETF investing and ETF CFDs. The ETF page lists commission from 0.02 USD.

Does Admirals offer crypto?

Yes. Admirals offers cryptocurrency CFDs, including digital currency CFDs such as BTC/USD, ETH/USD, LTC/USD and XRP/USD.

Can I buy fractional shares on Admirals?

Yes. Admirals offers fractional investing in stocks and ETFs from as little as €1 or $1, in increments of 1/100 of a share or unit.

What is the minimum deposit at Admirals?

Admirals lists a minimum deposit of 100 EUR on its products page. Some product pages also state Minimum Deposit 1 EUR.

Does Admirals have a demo account?

Yes. Admirals offers a demo account, and opening a demo trading account is listed as free.

Does Admirals have a mobile app?

Yes. Admirals has a mobile app available on iOS and Android. The app includes real-time quotes and charts, order management, portfolio overview, auto-invest and biometric login.

How long does it take to withdraw from Admirals?

Admirals processes fund withdrawals on the same business day if the request reaches Admirals Europe Ltd before 18:00 EET. Requests received after 18:00 EET, on weekends, or on national and bank holidays are processed on the next business day.

Is Admirals good for day trading?

Admirals supports active trading through MT4, MT5, Zero accounts with spreads from 0.0 pips, 0.01 lot trading on selected instruments, and tools such as MetaTrader Supreme Edition and StereoTrader.

Is Admirals good for long-term investing?

Admirals supports long-term investing through real stocks and ETFs. Fractional investing starts from €1 or $1.

Bottom line

Admirals suits active CFD traders who want MetaTrader access and investors who want real stocks, ETFs and fractional investing. It may be less suitable for users who want crypto spot trading, managed portfolios or to avoid inactivity and currency conversion fees.

Admirals

Active CFD traders and stock ETF investors

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