Our Verdict
ADSS has a higher rating of 3.9/5 compared to LCG (3.8/5). LCG offers 7 instrument types, while ADSS offers 6. The minimum deposit is lower at LCG with 0 £. LCG has been in the market since 1996, making it the more experienced provider.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | ADSS | LCG |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.9/5 (490 reviews)✓ | 3.8/5 (520 reviews) |
| Regulation | DFSA/FCA | FCA/CySEC |
| Fees | from 0.0 pips (Elite) + commission, from 1.0 pips (Classic) | from 0.8 pips Forex (Classic), from 0.0 pips + commission (ECN) |
| Min. Deposit | 100 $ | 0 £ |
| Instruments | Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto CFDs | Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Bonds, ETFs CFDs |
| Platforms | MT4, ADSS Platform, ADSS App | MT4, LCG Trader |
| Options Trading | No | No |
| Founded | 2011 | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Abu Dhabi | London |
Detailed Comparison
Fee Comparison
ADSS: from 0.0 pips (Elite) + commission, from 1.0 pips (Classic). Minimum deposit: 100 $.
LCG: from 0.8 pips Forex (Classic), from 0.0 pips + commission (ECN). Minimum deposit: 0 £.
Product Range
ADSS (6 categories)
LCG (7 categories)
Trading Platforms
ADSS
- MT4
- ADSS Platform
- ADSS App
LCG
- MT4
- LCG Trader
Regulation & Security
ADSS is regulated by DFSA/FCA (HQ: Abu Dhabi).
LCG is regulated by FCA/CySEC (HQ: London).
Who Is It For?
ADSS
DFSA/FCA-regulated Forex broker from Abu Dhabi with institutional liquidity
✓ DFSA and FCA-regulated with strong investor protection
✓ Institutional liquidity and fast execution
✓ Proprietary trading platform and MT4
✗ Less known in Europe
✗ Only MT4, no MT5 available
LCG
FCA-regulated CFD broker with over 7,000 tradable instruments
✓ FCA and CySEC-regulated with long history since 1996
✓ Over 7,000 tradable instruments
✓ No minimum deposit required
✗ Spreads on Classic account wider than competitors
✗ No MT5 available
Frequently Asked Questions
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ADSS
DFSA/FCA-regulated Forex broker from Abu Dhabi with institutional liquidity
Open Account →From 100 $ min. deposit