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ADSS vs XM

Compare ADSS and XM 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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XM

XM

Forex and CFD traders globally

XM is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker founded in 2009, offering 1,400-plus instruments across MetaTrader 4โ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

ADSS vs XM
Feature ADSS XM
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - Shares account: $10,000 minimum deposit; commission rates apply and vary by market
Regulators SCA CySEC, ASIC, DFSA, FSCA, FSC, FSA
Best for MENA-based CFD and forex traders Forex and CFD traders globally
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Bonds
-
Futures
-
Margin
Multi Currency
Demo Account

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  • Only SCA-regulated - no major Tier-1 regulator (FCA withdrawn, SFC revoked)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
XM

XM

Pros

  • Low $5 minimum deposit on Standard and Ultra Low accounts
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees on standard payment methods
  • Regulated by CySEC and ASIC among other authorities
  • Over 1,400 instruments including forex, stock CFDs, indices and commodities
  • Full MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 support with copy trading and automated trading
  • Negative balance protection on all accounts
  • Free demo account with up to $100,000 virtual funds
  • Extensive multilingual educational content and live webinars

Cons

  • Standard account spreads are wide compared to many competitors (EUR/USD from 1.6 pips)
  • $5 monthly inactivity fee after 90 days
  • Zero account (raw spreads) limited to EU entity only
  • No cTrader or TradingView native integration
  • Crypto and some instruments unavailable through all regulatory entities
  • XM brand not available to UK or US residents
  • Shares account requires a $10,000 minimum deposit
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.

XM

XM

XM is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker founded in 2009, offering 1,400-plus instruments across MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 with a $5 minimum deposit.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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