City Index vs Admiral Markets
An in-depth comparison to help you choose the right broker for your trading journey.
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Feature
Overall Rating
4.2/5
4.3/5
Minimum Deposit
£100
$100
Spreads From
0.5 pips
0.0 pips
Max Leverage
Up to 30:1 (EU)
Up to 500:1
Instruments
13,500+
8,000+
Fees Score
3.9/5
4.2/5
Platforms Score
4.4/5
4.5/5
Education Score
4.2/5
4.6/5
Safety Score
4.7/5
4.4/5
Platforms
City Index Platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, StereoTrader
Founded
1983
2001
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Tallinn, Estonia
ANALYSIS
Open City Index Account
Open Admiral Markets Account
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 40+ years established
- FCA regulated
- Spread betting (tax-free UK)
- TradingView integration
- Extensive markets
Cons
- UK/AU focused
- Higher spreads on some assets
- No cryptocurrency trading
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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Which Broker Should You Choose?
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If you:
- Education-focused traders
- MetaTrader enthusiasts
- Multi-asset traders
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