Admirals vs City Index
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how Admirals and City Index compare on regulation, costs and platforms. See the table for regulators, costs and platforms.
| Admirals | City Index | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | CySEC | FCA |
| Minimum deposit | – | £100 minimum initial deposit for MT4 / new cards (UK) |
| Spreads from | – | 0.5 pts on MT4; 0.8 pts on standard platform (UK) |
| Commission | From USD 1.80 per lot per side on Zero.MT5 (forex/metals rate depends on monthly volume) | None on MT4 except shares |
| Max leverage | 1:30 on major FX pairs for retail clients | – |
| Platforms | – | City Index Web Trader (TradingView charts), MetaTrader 4, TradingView |
| Retail accounts losing money | – | 68% |
Full reviews: Admirals review · City Index review
Frequently asked questions
Are Admirals and City Index regulated?
Admirals: CySEC. City Index: FCA.
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