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ADSS vs CMC Markets

Compare ADSS and CMC Markets 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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CMC Markets

CMC Markets

Active forex and CFD traders

CMC Markets is a CFD and forex broker founded in 1989, with MT4, MT5, TradingView and its own web and mobile โ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

ADSS vs CMC Markets
Feature ADSS CMC Markets
Minimum deposit - There is no minimum deposit required to open an account
Stock trading fee - -
Regulators SCA BMA
Best for MENA-based CFD and forex traders Active forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Bonds
Futures
-
Margin
-
Multi Currency
-
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  • Only SCA-regulated - no major Tier-1 regulator (FCA withdrawn, SFC revoked)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
CMC Markets

CMC Markets

Pros

  • No minimum deposit required to open an account
  • No CMC deposit or withdrawal fees currently charged
  • FX Active spreads from 0.0 pips on six major FX pairs
  • 25% spread discount on 300+ other forex pairs with FX Active
  • $2.50 commission per $100,000 currency trade on FX Active
  • 0% commission on UK and European share CFDs
  • GSLO premium refunded 100% when the order is not triggered
  • MetaTrader accounts allow hedging positions by default

Cons

  • ยฃ10 monthly inactivity fee after one year without trading
  • Market data subscriptions may apply for some share CFDs
  • Guaranteed stop-loss orders require a premium
  • MT4 CFD accounts cannot access Next Generation or TradingView
  • MT4 offers only currencies, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies
  • MT4 and MT5 demo accounts expire after 30 days of inactivity
  • MetaTrader close-out can occur below 50% of margin requirement
  • Term deposits for client money may require up to 95 days' notice
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.

CMC Markets

CMC Markets

CMC Markets is a CFD and forex broker founded in 1989, with MT4, MT5, TradingView and its own web and mobile platforms.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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