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ADSS Review
ADSS is an Abu Dhabi forex and CFD broker regulated only by the UAE Capital Market Authority. It has no FCA or ASIC license, and some traders report slow withdrawals.
Min Deposit
$100
Spreads From
0.0 pips on Pro accounts plus commission, about 1.4 pips on Standard
Max Leverage
1:500, depending on account type and instrument
Platforms
ADSS Platform, MetaTrader 4
Pros
- Operating since 2011 with a UAE Commercial License and CMA authorisation
- Raw Pro account spreads start near 0.0 pips, plus a commission
- Leverage up to 1 to 500, higher than many top tier regulated brokers allow
- Won multiple industry awards, including from ForexExpo and Global Forex Awards
- High volume traders can earn an uncapped per lot cash rebate every month
Cons
- Only regulated by the UAE CMA, without an FCA, ASIC, or CySEC license
- WikiFX and trader reports describe withdrawal delays on some accounts
- A currency conversion fee applies to deposits that are not USD or AED
- Standard account spreads average around 1.4 pips on EUR/USD, well above raw pricing
ADSS, legal name ADS Securities LLC S.P.C, is a broker based in Abu Dhabi. It began operating in 2011 and holds UAE Commercial License number 1190047. The Capital Market Authority regulates it under Category 1 license 305027 for dealing in securities and Category 5 license 20200000217 for introduction services.
Accounts open from a $100 minimum on the Classic tier, up to $100,000 for Elite and Pro tiers, with leverage up to 1 to 500. Raw Pro spreads start near 0.0 pips plus a commission, while Standard spreads average around 1.4 pips on EUR/USD. Traders use MT4, MT5, or the ADSS own platform, and the broker has picked up awards from ForexExpo and the Global Forex Awards.
ADSS holds no FCA, ASIC, or CySEC license, only its UAE CMA authorisation, outside the strictest tier of forex oversight. WikiFX and trader reports describe withdrawal delays on some accounts, plus a fee on non USD or AED deposits. Active traders can earn a per lot cash rebate past a monthly volume threshold.
Min. Deposit
USD 100
Max Leverage
1:500, depending on account type and instrument
Spreads From
0.0 pips on Pro accounts plus commission, about 1.4 pips on Standard
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