A head-to-head comparison of ADS Securities and FxPro across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and editorial scoring.
UAE-headquartered broker regulated by FSRA (Abu Dhabi Global Market) and FCA, providing institutional-quality execution and capital markets access to GCC institutional and high-net-worth retail traders.
Multi-platform broker with FCA and CySEC regulation, offering all four major retail platforms and transparent raw ECN pricing.
ADS Securities and FxPro are extremely closely matched with scores of 4.3/5 and 4.3/5. The right choice depends on your individual trading priorities.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
ADS Securities offers tighter spreads from 0.5 pips vs 1.2 pips for FxPro, reducing trading costs.
FxPro has a stronger safety profile: top-tier regulation, compensation scheme, segregated funds, negative balance protection.
ADS Securities has a cost edge: tighter spreads from 0.5 pips.
FxPro offers more exclusive platform options: cTrader, a proprietary platform.
Both brokers share the same editorial score of 4.3/5, but FxPro requires a lower minimum deposit ($100 vs $2000 for ADS Securities), making it more accessible for new traders.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.8 / 5▲ | 4.4 / 5 |
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.2 / 5 | 4.4 / 5▲ |
Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 4.2 / 5 |
Customer Support 10% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | London, United Kingdom |
| Min deposit | $2,000 | $100 |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pips | 1.2 pips |
| Commission / lot | N/A | $7/lot |
| Max leverage | 200:1 | 500:1 |
| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
| Regulators | FCA FSRA | FCA FSCA CySEC |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader Proprietary Web/Mobile |
| Active bonuses | ||
| Visit broker | Visit ADS Securities | Visit FxPro |
Pros
FSRA (ADGM) and FCA dual regulation - institutional-grade UAE framework
Institutional prime brokerage liquidity for tight spreads
Multi-asset including equities and fixed income
FIX API available for algorithmic and professional clients
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Raw spread account available
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Proprietary trading platform available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Pros
Supports all four major platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader, and proprietary
Strong FCA and CySEC regulation
No dealing desk execution on raw accounts
Negative balance protection
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Cons
$2,000 minimum deposit - not accessible to entry-level retail traders
Primary focus on institutional and HNW clients; limited retail tools
Less suitable for traders seeking educational support or copy trading
No negative balance protection
No investor compensation scheme
Cons
Customer support can be slow during peak hours
FxPro Edge proprietary platform less feature-rich than MT4
Not available to US residents
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ADS Securities | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Fail | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Fail | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | Pass |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Pass | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
ADS Securities and FxPro share the same editorial score of 4.3/5. The right choice depends on your priorities: trading costs, platform preference, or regulatory coverage.
ADS Securities offers tighter spreads starting from 0.5 pips, compared to FxPro's spreads from 1.2 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, particularly valuable for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
FxPro has a lower minimum deposit of $100, while ADS Securities requires at least $2000. This makes FxPro more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both ADS Securities and FxPro hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Both are considered safe. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners: FxPro has a lower minimum deposit ($100), lowering the barrier to entry; FxPro offers negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also weigh up educational resources and customer support quality before deciding.
ADS Securities offers maximum leverage of 200:1, while FxPro offers up to 500:1. Available leverage varies by account type, instrument, and jurisdiction. Higher leverage amplifies both potential profits and losses. Always use appropriate risk management.
FxPro charges $7 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for the other broker are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
ADS Securities supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile and FxPro offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, Proprietary Web/Mobile; both support MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile; FxPro exclusively offers cTrader.
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