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Admiral Markets vs Saxo Bank

An in-depth comparison to help you choose the right broker for your trading journey.

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CATEGORY WINS

Who Wins Each Category?

Our scores for Admiral Markets and Saxo Bank, side by side, across the categories that decide your costs and safety.

FeesAdmiral Markets: 4.2/5vsSaxo Bank: 3.5/5Admiral Markets wins
SafetyAdmiral Markets: 4.4/5vsSaxo Bank: 4.9/5Saxo Bank wins
PlatformsAdmiral Markets: 4.5/5vsSaxo Bank: 4.8/5Saxo Bank wins
EducationAdmiral Markets: 4.6/5vsSaxo Bank: 4.3/5Admiral Markets wins
Customer SupportAdmiral Markets: 4.1/5vsSaxo Bank: 4.2/5Saxo Bank wins
QUICK VERDICT

Who Wins?

Saxo Bank wins on overall score (4.5/5 vs 4.3/5). Admiral Markets is the pick if you value education-focused traders; choose Saxo Bank if you value professional traders. The tables below show where each actually wins.

Who this is for: Admiral Markets suits traders who prioritise education-focused traders; Saxo Bank suits traders who prioritise professional traders.

4.3/5
Best for: Education-focused traders
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4.5/5
Best for: Professional traders
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HEAD-TO-HEAD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature
Overall Rating
4.3/5
4.5/5
Minimum Deposit
$100
$2,000
Spreads From
0.0 pips
0.4 pips
Max Leverage
Up to 500:1
Up to 30:1 (EU)
Instruments
8,000+
71,000+
Fees Score
4.2/5
3.5/5
Platforms Score
4.5/5
4.8/5
Education Score
4.6/5
4.3/5
Safety Score
4.4/5
4.9/5
Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, StereoTrader
SaxoTraderGO, SaxoTraderPRO, SaxoInvestor
Founded
2001
1992
Headquarters
Tallinn, Estonia
Copenhagen, Denmark
KEY DIFFERENCES

What Actually Differs

The numbers that matter when choosing between Admiral Markets and Saxo Bank.

Minimum depositAdmiral Markets: $100Saxo Bank: $2,000Admiral Markets needs less to start.
RegulatorsAdmiral Markets: 3 (FCA, ASIC)...Saxo Bank: 3 (Danish FSA, FCA)...Both hold the same number of licences.
InstrumentsAdmiral Markets: 8,000+Saxo Bank: 71,000+Saxo Bank offers more markets.
PlatformsAdmiral Markets: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader Supreme EditionSaxo Bank: SaxoTraderGO, SaxoTraderPRO, SaxoInvestorNo shared platforms.
Best forAdmiral Markets: Education-focused tradersSaxo Bank: Professional tradersDifferent fits. Read the verdict below.
ANALYSIS

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • + MetaTrader Supreme Edition (free)
  • + Excellent education
  • + Wide instrument range
  • + Multi-regulated
  • + Stock investing account

Cons

  • - Complex account structure
  • - Higher spreads on standard account
  • - Inactivity fee
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Pros

  • + 71,000+ instruments
  • + Award-winning platforms
  • + Bank-level security
  • + Premium research
  • + Options and futures

Cons

  • - High minimum deposit ($2,000)
  • - Premium pricing
  • - Complex for beginners
  • - Inactivity fees
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RECOMMENDATION

Which Broker Should You Choose?

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If you:

  • Education-focused traders
  • MetaTrader enthusiasts
  • Multi-asset traders
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If you:

  • Professional traders
  • High-net-worth investors
  • Multi-asset portfolios
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FAQ

Admiral Markets vs Saxo Bank: FAQ

Which is better, Admiral Markets or Saxo Bank?

Overall, Admiral Markets scores 4.3/5 and Saxo Bank scores 4.5/5. The right pick depends on what you value: Admiral Markets for education-focused traders, Saxo Bank for professional traders.

Which is cheaper, Admiral Markets or Saxo Bank?

On our fees score, Admiral Markets is 4.2/5 and Saxo Bank is 3.5/5. Admiral Markets advertises spreads from 0.0 pips, Saxo Bank from 0.4 pips. Check the fee rows above for the full picture, because headline spreads are not the bill.

Which is safer, Admiral Markets or Saxo Bank?

Admiral Markets holds 3 licence(s), including FCA, ASIC, CySEC. Saxo Bank holds 3 licence(s), including Danish FSA, FCA, ASIC. More Tier 1 regulators means more client protection schemes. Verify any licence at the regulator register before depositing.

Which has more markets, Admiral Markets or Saxo Bank?

Admiral Markets offers 8,000+, Saxo Bank offers 71,000+. Choose the range that covers what you actually trade.

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KEY TERMS

Trading Terms Explained

New to some of the jargon in this comparison? These explainers cover the concepts that decide your costs and risk.

SpreadThe gap between buy and sell price. The headline number, not the bill.LeverageBorrowed exposure. Amplifies wins and losses.MarginThe collateral held to keep a position open.Margin CallWhat happens when the collateral runs out.PipThe smallest price move most forex pairs make.LotThe standard position size in forex trading.PointA unit of price movement. In forex, often a pip.Short PositionSelling first, hoping to buy back cheaper.

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