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ADSS vs City Index

Compare ADSS and City Index side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

ADSS

ADSS

MENA-based CFD and forex traders

ADSS is a UAE-based multi-asset broker founded in 2011, offering CFDs on forex, indices, stocks, commodities,โ€ฆ

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City Index

City Index

Active CFD and spread betting traders

City Index is a UK-founded spread betting and CFD broker offering 13,500+ markets across forex, indices, sharโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

ADSS vs City Index
Feature ADSS City Index
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - -
Regulators SCA FCA, ASIC, CySEC, MAS
Best for MENA-based CFD and forex traders Active CFD and spread betting traders
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
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Bonds
Options
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Futures
Margin
Multi Currency
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Demo Account
Spread Betting
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Pros & cons

ADSS

ADSS

Pros

  • Low $100 minimum deposit on Classic account
  • Commission-free trading on Classic and Elite accounts
  • Over 1,000 CFD instruments across multiple asset classes
  • Proprietary ADSS WebTrader and OREX mobile app alongside MT4
  • Free demo account available
  • Swap-free Islamic account option
  • Integrated market research and educational content
  • Pro account offers spreads from 0.0 pips for high-volume traders

Cons

  • $5 flat withdrawal fee on all withdrawals
  • Possible inactivity fee on dormant accounts - policy varies by source
  • Elite and Pro accounts require $100,000 minimum deposit
  • Only SCA-regulated - no major Tier-1 regulator (FCA withdrawn, SFC revoked)
  • No copy or social trading features
  • No MetaTrader 5 support
  • USD-only account base currency
  • US residents not accepted
City Index

City Index

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA, ASIC, CySEC and MAS
  • FSCS investor protection for UK clients
  • No account opening, deposit or standard withdrawal fees
  • 13,500+ tradeable markets including forex, indices, shares and commodities
  • Spread betting is tax-free for UK residents
  • TradingView integration with direct trade execution
  • Free demo account with ยฃ10,000 virtual funds
  • Negative balance protection for retail clients

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of ยฃ12 per month after 12 months
  • Stock CFD commissions apply on every trade
  • Demo account expires after 12 weeks
  • Crypto CFDs unavailable to UK retail clients under FCA rules
  • No MetaTrader 5 support for most regions
  • No copy trading or social investing features
  • No passive investment options such as ready-made portfolios
ADSS

ADSS

ADSS is a UAE-based multi-asset broker founded in 2011, offering CFDs on forex, indices, stocks, commodities, crypto and bonds via MetaTrader 4 and its proprietary ADSS platform.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

City Index

City Index

City Index is a UK-founded spread betting and CFD broker offering 13,500+ markets across forex, indices, shares, commodities and options, regulated by the FCA, ASIC, CySEC and MAS.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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