ADSS
- Trust score
- 4/10
- Legal simplicity
- 4/10
- Min. deposit
- 100
- Regulations
- Payment systems
Features
- Seminars and training
- Daily market analysis
- Low initial deposit
- Copy trading
- Islamic accounts
- Segregated accounts
- Scalping allowed
- Affiliate program
- Wide selection of trading instruments
Pros
- No advantages identified
Cons
- CL
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ADSS is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2011, with offices in Abu Dhabi, London, and Hong Kong, serving traders worldwide except the US and a few other countries. It operates through three regulated entities — FCA in the UK, FSRA/Central Bank of the UAE, and SFC in Hong Kong — and offers leverage up to 1:500 (1:30 for EU clients), close to 1,000 stocks, and both MT4 and its proprietary OREX platform.
ADSS is a multi-regulated forex broker offering MT4 and its own OREX platform, a wide instrument range, and a $100 minimum deposit.
What Is ADSS?
ADSS is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2011, with offices in Abu Dhabi, London, and Hong Kong. It serves traders worldwide, with the exception of the United States and a few other countries.
Regulation and Security
ADSS operates as a group of three regulated brokerage entities:
- ADS Securities London Ltd — UK, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
- ADS Securities LLC — United Arab Emirates, licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE and regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA).
- ADS Securities Hong Kong Ltd — Hong Kong, regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
Client funds are held in segregated accounts, separate from the broker's operating capital.
Leverage
Maximum leverage is 1:500 for most traders. Clients residing in the EU are capped at 1:30 under EU regulatory rules.
Trading Instruments
ADSS lists a broad range of markets:
- Close to 1,000 stocks from the US, UK, and EU
- Over 50 currency pairs
- Cryptocurrencies
- Stock indices
- Commodities
- Government bonds
Trading Platforms
ADSS offers two platforms:
- MetaTrader 4 (MT4) — the industry-standard platform.
- OREX — ADSS's proprietary platform, with a social-trading feature that lets users share trades and information on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Account Types
- Classic Account: minimum deposit $100, aimed at most traders.
- Elite Account: minimum deposit $200,000, for traders handling larger volumes.
- Swap-Free Account: available for traders who need to avoid overnight interest for religious reasons.
- Free Demo Account: available for practice trading.
Minimum Deposit and Funding
Opening a Classic Account requires a $100 minimum deposit; the Elite Account requires $200,000. ADSS accepts bank transfer, credit/debit cards, and Skrill for deposits.
Broker Snapshot
| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | London |
| Regulation | FCA, FSRA, SFC |
| Platforms | MT4, OREX |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR, GBP |
| Maximum leverage | 1:500 (1:30 in the EU) |
| Islamic account | Available |
| Segregated client funds | Yes |
| Scalping | Allowed |
| Social trading | Yes |
| Signals | Yes |
| Support | 24/5 |
Verdict
ADSS combines regulation across three jurisdictions with a wide instrument range and a choice of MT4 or its own OREX platform. Confirm which entity would hold your account and its applicable leverage cap before opening one.
