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ADSS vs Hargreaves Lansdown

Compare ADSS and Hargreaves Lansdown 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,…

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Hargreaves Lansdown

Hargreaves Lansdown

UK long-term ISA and SIPP investors

Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK's largest retail investment platform, offering ISAs, SIPPs, funds, shares, ETFs…

Head-to-head comparison

ADSS vs Hargreaves Lansdown
Feature ADSS Hargreaves Lansdown
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - £6.95 per online trade (0-19 trades/month); £3.95 per trade (20+ trades/month); £29 by phone; free via monthly Direct Debit regular investing
Regulators SCA FCA
Best for MENA-based CFD and forex traders UK long-term ISA and SIPP investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
Futures
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Margin
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Multi Currency
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Demo Account
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Funds
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Isa
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Sipp
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Investment Plans
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Money Market Funds
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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  • Only SCA-regulated - no major Tier-1 regulator (FCA withdrawn, SFC revoked)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
Hargreaves Lansdown

Hargreaves Lansdown

Pros

  • UK's largest retail investment platform with over 2 million clients
  • Wide product range: funds, shares, ETFs, bonds, gilts, investment trusts, VCTs
  • ISA, SIPP, Lifetime ISA, Junior ISA, and Junior SIPP accounts available
  • No inactivity or withdrawal fees
  • Free monthly Direct Debit regular investing for both shares and funds
  • Extensive research tools, analyst ratings, and educational content
  • Segregated client funds and FSCS protection up to £85,000
  • No account charge for Junior ISA holders

Cons

  • No demo account available
  • Share dealing fee of £6.95 is higher than several UK competitors
  • Fund annual charge is uncapped for smaller portfolios and can be expensive at scale
  • New £1.95 fund dealing fee introduced from March 2026 where trades were previously free
  • Annual share charge cap raised to £150 per year per account from £45
  • FX conversion fees apply on all overseas share trades
  • No CFDs, forex, crypto, or spread betting products
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.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Hargreaves Lansdown

Hargreaves Lansdown

Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK's largest retail investment platform, offering ISAs, SIPPs, funds, shares, ETFs and ready-made portfolios to over 2 million clients.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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