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HFM vs Admiral Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

HFM

HFM

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Admiral Markets

Admiral Markets

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

Market maker broker

STP

Years of Existence / Established Year

2010

2001

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

2500000 clients

Info not available


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FSC, CySEC, DFSA, FCA, ISA, FSCA, MAS, CMA, FMA

FCA, CySEC, JSC, FSCA, FSA

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best Global Affliiate Programs 2024, Best Trading Accounts Global, Best Stock Broker 2023, Best Trading Platform Broker

No major awards listed

Security Measures

Civil Liability insurance program with a limit of €5,000,000

FSCS, ICF

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

Over 500 markets including energies

6900+

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Yes

Options

No

No

Futures

No

No

Bonds

Yes

Yes

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

Yes

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

Yes

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

No

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

HFM Platform, Web trading, Mobile trading

Admirals proprietary platform

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Cent, Zero, Pro , Premium, Corporate, Joint account

Trade.MT4 Trade.MT5 Invest.MT5 Zero.MT4 Zero.MT5

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Minimum Deposit

$0

$25

Leverage Available

1:1000- 1:2000

1:2 to 1:1000

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

60/ 200 Standard lots per position depends on account types

Varies by instrument

Commission (per account type)

$0

Starts from $0.02/ share

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginners to experienced traders

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank Transfers, Wire transfers, Credit/Debit cards,Crypto, e-Wallets

Visa, MasterCard, bank transfer

Withdrawal Methods

Bank Transfers, Wire transfers, Credit/Debit cards,Crypto, e-Wallets

Visa, MasterCard, bank transfer

Other E-Wallets Supported

FasaPay, Neteller

Skrill, Neteller, Crypto


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Webinars, eBooks and Guides, Video Tutorials

Forex and CFD webinars Article and video tutorials Traders glossary eBooks


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Spread: starts from 0.0- 1.2 pips, commissions: $0.03 per 1k lot, Commission for Forex: $0.03 - $3, gold: $7- $14

Forex : $1.8 to $3.0 per 0.1 lot, Stock & ETFs: Starts from $ 0.02 per share, Indices : Starts from $ 0.05 to $3.0 per share, Energies: Starts from $1 per lot CFDs on stocks- 6 free trades each day, USD 0.02CFDs on ETFs- USD 0.02

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Variable

Per Lot Fees

NA

Start $3.00 per 1.0 lots per side

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

$0

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

34:20:00

1:1000


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$10 inactive for 90 days

10 EUR per month

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

$0

NA

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

$0

Info not available

Statement or Document Fee

NA

$0

Account Opening Fee

$0

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

$0

0.30%

Withdrawal Fee

$0

One free withdrawal every month, thereafter 3%


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Varies by instrument

Depends on the assets type


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/5

24-5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Live support: Available 24/5, Email : [email protected], Phone: +44-203 097 85 71

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +372 6 309 300 Live chat

Support Languages

27+

15+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

financial hub of Limassol, Cyprus

Tallinn, Estonia

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
Both HFM and Admiral Markets offer affordable fee structures, but HFM generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas Admiral Markets shines with bundled research and platform access.
If speed and simplicity matter to you, HFM delivers a streamlined account setup. In contrast, Admiral Markets includes more documentation and KYC checks, which can delay access but ensures strong compliance.
New traders may find HFM interface more welcoming, while Admiral Markets appeals to experienced users looking for tools like heatmaps, screeners, and market sentiment overlays.
HFM strength lies in high-performance trading, while Admiral Markets provides a more accessible route for everyday investors.

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