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Admirals
Admiral Markets, an EU-supervised broker with an investing arm
Overview
Admirals, previously Admiral Markets, has been active since 2001 and offers CFDs plus real share and ETF investing alongside MT4, MT5 and its own Admirals Platform. Group entities are regulated in several jurisdictions including the UK, Cyprus and Australia, and the broker adds analytical add-ons to MetaTrader through its Supreme Edition package.
Admirals supports Forex, Indices, Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Crypto CFDs across 5 platforms, and offers Trade.MT5, Zero.MT5, Invest.MT5, Trade.MT4 accounts to cover most trader profiles. Regulation is held with FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, CMA.
With spreads starting from 0.0 pips and leverage up to Up to 1:500 (entity dependent), it's positioned for traders getting started who value admirals and admiral markets.
Pros & Cons
- Real share and ETF investing alongside CFD trading
- Supreme Edition adds useful tools to MetaTrader
- Multiple regulated entities including the FCA and CySEC
- Strong education and webinar programme
- Inactivity fee applies to dormant accounts
- Zero.MT5 charges commission per trade
- Account offering varies noticeably between regions
Platforms & tools
Regulation & safety
Admirals is regulated across 5 jurisdictions, through the regulators listed above. Protections such as segregated client funds, compensation schemes and negative balance protection differ by regulator and by the entity you sign up with - open each regulator's page for the specifics.
Fees breakdown
Illustrative summary - confirm current pricing on Admirals's own website.
Variable; raw pricing on Zero.MT5, marked-up on Trade accounts
From about $1.80 to $3 per lot per side on Zero.MT5; share investing commissions vary by market
Swaps applied on overnight CFD positions; Islamic accounts available
A limited number of free withdrawals per month on most entities, then a fee; inactivity fee applies
Opening an account with Admirals
- 1Open an Admirals Dashboard account
- 2Verify identity and residential address
- 3Choose between the CFD and investing account types
- 4Deposit and try the demo before trading live
FAQ
What is the minimum deposit at Admirals?+
Admirals lists a minimum deposit of $100 to open a live trading account. Confirm the current amount on the broker's website, as it can vary by account type and region.
Is Admirals regulated?+
Admirals holds licences with FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, CMA. The protections you get depend on the regulator and entity you sign up with - see each regulator's page on BrokaBoy for details.
What is the maximum leverage at Admirals?+
Admirals advertises maximum leverage of Up to 1:500 (entity dependent), depending on the instrument and your jurisdiction. Retail leverage may be lower under local regulation.
What are Admirals's spreads and fees?+
Admirals advertises spreads from 0.0 pips. From about $1.80 to $3 per lot per side on Zero.MT5; share investing commissions vary by market Swaps applied on overnight CFD positions; Islamic accounts available
Which trading platforms does Admirals support?+
Admirals supports MT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals Platform, Admirals App across Trade.MT5, Zero.MT5, Invest.MT5, Trade.MT4 account types.
How do I open an account with Admirals?+
Open an Admirals Dashboard account Verify identity and residential address Choose between the CFD and investing account types Deposit and try the demo before trading live
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