ADSS Review 2026

Trust

ADSS Licensing

How Does ADSS Protect You?

I reviewed ADSS’s client agreement, risk notice, and order execution policy to confirm the available client protections and execution practices. Those and other important docs are available from the ‘Legal’ tab at the very bottom of the main page. 

Here is what I found out about the broker:

To learn more about the most important safety mechanisms and how they apply to you, check our dedicated guide on client protections.

Stability and Transparency

To assess ADSS’s stability and learn more about its corporate background, I checked the broker’s website and LinkedIn page. I learned that ADSS was founded in 2011, is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, and reports a company size of 200-500. That headcount is larger than the vast majority of forex brokers and speaks to longevity and operational substance.

I also checked ADSS’s risk notice at the bottom of the main page. While it warns casual visitors to the website of the high risk of trading leveraged products, it does not display the percentage of traders who lose money with this provider. And while the CMA may not mandate this, it would have been a plus for inexperienced traders. Disclosing such information helps less experienced traders appreciate the real risks associated with trading CFDs. 

I really appreciated that ADSS’s ‘Terms of Business’ document is written in both English and Arabic. This makes it more transparent and accessible to a wider range of traders. 

ADSS’s expanded KYC (Know Your Client) policy was another positive improvement since my previous review of the broker. When I was setting up my trading account with the broker for this review, I noticed it collects far more information about the trader’s financial background and trading experience. This means ADSS is now better positioned to serve its clients based on their needs. 

Is ADSS Safe?

Based on my research, I found ADSS adequately safe to trade with because: 

• It is licensed and regulated by the CMA.
• It keeps client funds in segregated accounts. 
• It maintains a high degree of transparency. 

Fees

ADSS Trading Fees

ADSS Spreads

I tested ADSS’s spreads on a Classic account on 14 September during the London and New York market openings. I used live accounts on the MetaTrader 5 platform. Here are my results:

*These values are derived from a pool of more than 30 brokers that we tested in the first half of 2026. The numbers were last updated in September 2026.

ADSS’s energy, stock, and index spreads came in much lower than the industry benchmarks. The 1.0-point DAX 40 and $0.0235 WTI spreads were especially low. Forex spreads were also competitive, though the 2.7-pip GBPJPY spread I snapped during the New York session was aligned with the industry average. On the other hand, the $129.8 BTCUSD and 76-cent XAUUSD spreads I recorded eclipsed the respective industry averages.   

ADSS Swaps

I tested ADSS’ swaps on a Classic account on 14 September 2026. I used a live account with the MetaTrader 5 platform. 

The values listed below are for one full base currency contract (100,000 units): 

The big highlight of my testing was the DOW 30 swap long of $6.38, which was much lower than the $86.06 benchmark. The $15.5 BTCUSD swap long was also competitive, while ADSS’s FX, metals, and stock swaps were broadly aligned with the industry average. The big outlier was the $51.38 WTI swap long vs. the $2.22 benchmark. 

Please note that swaps fluctuate over time, subject to changing interest rates.

Are ADSS’s Fees Competitive?

To help you understand how much you’ll pay to trade each instrument, I calculated the cost of trade using the formula: spread rate x pip value + commission rate (swaps are not included).

The chart below shows ADSS’s strong performance in indices and stocks. The $15.34 CoT on the German DAX index marked the biggest improvement over the $28.41 industry average. Another strong point of ADSS was the $23.5 price tag for oil, which was well below the $49.34 industry average. 

FX prices were also marginally better than the industry benchmarks, though gold and Bitcoin were sitting in the upper range. The precious metal came in at $49 vs. the $34.93 industry average, whereas the digital currency $129.8 price tag eclipsed the $46.07 industry average. 

ADSS Non-Trading Fees

Inactivity Fee: The broker does not explicitly state any inactivity fees. However, under clause 30.3 of the client agreement, ADSS may choose to charge you an appropriate sum to compensate any costs incurred by the company due to your dormancy. 

Deposit and Withdrawal Fees: $0. However, third-party processing fees may apply. 

Platforms and Tools

ADSS Platform

I tested the ADSS Platform for this review. It requires no installation and runs in all major browsers. I also confirmed that the web-based platform is available in both English and Arabic.

The ADSS Platform stands out in two ways. First, it’s one of only a few custom-built broker platforms to support DoM (Depth-of-Market) trading. This makes it well-calibrated for both scalpers and high-volume traders. And second, it features on-hand trading signals for news and day traders looking for the latest trading opportunities. 

Another innovative feature I really liked about the ADSS Platform is that it displays information on all available technical indicators and explains how to use them. This is especially useful for newbie chart artists wanting to learn the ropes of technical analysis.

To read up on a particular indicator, click on the function button on the chart and then select it from the drop-down menu. Then, click the information button next to the indicator, and all the relevant information will appear. 

I read about the VWAP indicator – quite popular among active day traders and volatility traders – and liked how the information was presented. You can easily get a sense of what the indicator does and how to use it in practice, and I can recommend this feature of the ADSS platform to first-time traders. 

However, no platform is perfect, and ADSS’s web trader certainly has its own issues. My biggest concern is that the charting area cannot be expanded to full-screen. In fact, I found the chart panel quite small and the price action inflexible, which made it more difficult to conduct detailed price action analyses. 

I also learned that the platform does not allow you to set price alerts, does not support automated trading, and does not display the current swap rates. 

Availability & Features

Chart Parameters

The charting area of ADSS’s web trader feels cramped and inflexible. I applied just one indicator to the BTCUSD chart above, the MACD, and the area was already half-filled. I couldn’t upscale the window, and so, everything felt cluttered. That is why I would not recommend the platform to experienced chart artists and day traders seeking fluid, easily scalable, and high-definition charts. 

The ADSS Platform’s analytical tools include:

Order Types

The web-trading platform by ADSS features the following order types: 

ADSS Ultimate Trading App

I tested ADSS’s proprietary app on my personal Google Pixel phone running Android. I downloaded the app from the Google Play Store and had it installed in seconds. 

The ADSS app feels light and practical. It allows you to manage your open positions and execute new ones. The app is also integrated with advanced market analytics, helping you keep pace with the latest market developments. 

The app features more than 150 analytical tools, 15 timeframes, and 5 chart types. It also supports one-click trading, watchlist customization, and trading from the chart. 

The charts, though adequate for low-resolution devices, still feel cramped and unsuited for probing technical analyses. Even so, I consider ADSS’s app a valuable tool for trading on the go. 

ADSS Copy Trading

ADSS has also recently introduced a new copy trading feature that allows signal followers and providers to interact and benefit from each other’s goals and needs.

Signal followers can easily sift through the available strategies and choose the one that benefits them most, while signal providers can promote their strategies and charge a subscription fee. I also appreciated that ADSS does not charge a servicing fee for copy trading.

ADSS Execution

Execution Model

From ADSS’s Terms of Business document, I learned that the broker operates as principal (market maker) to client orders without a dealing desk. ADSS fills client orders by trading against them: it sells to buyers and buys from sellers. 

Execution Speed

I measured ADSS’s order execution speed using MetaTrader 5’s speed gauge on 21 July, just after the New York market opening. I placed orders on the EURUSD, GBPJPY, gold, crude oil, Apple, Tesla, the Dow Jones 30, Germany 40, and Bitcoin. 

Please note that I used a demo account for my hands-on tests because I did not deposit real capital to my live account. Here are my results: 

Note that these values are only illustrative and not necessarily what you might experience with the broker

I calculated ADSS’s average order execution speed at 254 ms, which almost meets the industry benchmark of 243ms (based on the performance of 12 brokers I reviewed recently).  

Note that I conducted my speed tests while based in Europe, which inevitably resulted in some latency, since ADSS is based in the UAE. MENA traders located much closer to the broker’s servers are likely to experience much faster order execution. 

Tradable Instruments

What CFDs Can You Trade With ADSS?

Below, I collected some samples from the ADSS’s range of trading assets:

Customer Support

Customer Support Channels

Customer Support Test

I conducted my ADSS test on 27 July at around 10:50 am CET via WhatsApp. An agent connected to the chat two minutes later, which was somewhat slower than with other brokers, though still within the norm. I asked about available base currencies and received a comprehensive answer. 

The agent clarified that ADSS’s only available base currency is USD. They also explained the conditions under which I, as a resident of an EU country, can open an account with the broker. I appreciated the agent’s proactive approach. 

Then I asked another question about copy trading, but the agent seemed to have already disconnected and never got back to the chat. That’s why I consider ADSS’s WhatsApp support unreliable to some extent. 

I also sent an email to ADSS to further clarify several points regarding its commission rate on the Pro account and the available US and AED stocks for investing. I had sent my message on 10 July around 10:10 CET and received a response later the same day, around 18:20, which was well within the norm. 

However, the agent did not respond to my questions and instead simply said that the broker does not accept clients from my area. 

Deposit and Withdrawal

How Do You Deposit Money with ADSS

Note that if your deposit currency differs from your account base currency, you may have to pay a conversion fee. 

How Do You Withdraw Money with ADSS

Please note that I did not deposit any real funds with ADSS for the purposes of this review. 

Account Types and Terms

How to Open an Account With ADSS

To open an account with ADSS, follow these simple steps: 

1. Click ‘Open account’ from the top-right corner of the main page.
2. Choose between signing up manually or with UAE Pass.
3. Enter your name, nationality, and country of residence.
4. Provide your email address and phone number.
5. Choose an account password.
6. Choose whether you want to engage in CFDs trading, stock investing, or both.
7. Provide your physical address information and tax info.
8. Elaborate on your education, trading experience, and financial background.
9. Upload proof of ID and proof of address to verify your account.
10. Configure your trading account’s parameters.

ADSS Account Types

The three account types by ADSS differ in their minimum deposit requirements and pricing mechanisms. The Classic account is the most affordable of the bunch, having a minimum deposit requirement of only $100, which is pretty standard for the industry. However, it also has the highest trading costs due to its pricing mechanism, which features an all-inclusive spread starting from 1.2 pips. 

The Elite and Pro accounts, in turn, have lower overall costs but require extremely high initial deposits of $25,000. ADSS’s website also indicates that the Elite account is calibrated for commission-free trading and features 25% lower spreads than the Classic account, which I calculated to mean floating spreads from 0.9 pips. 

The Pro account is aimed at active, high-volume traders because it is calibrated for raw spreads from 0.0 pips and negotiable round-turn commission. For further information, turn to ADSS’s customer support. 

ADSS Rebates

I learned that ADSS pays cash rebates to active high-volume traders, with no cap on how much you can earn each month. The eligible instruments include all forex pairs and a handful of indices: 

To give you a practical example of what those numbers mean, consider the $12 cost of trade I calculated for the EURUSD. That is how much you have to pay to trade 1 lot with the broker. To meet the rebates program criteria, you would have to trade 160 lots per month. So, $12 x 160 = $1920. That’s what it would cost you to trade the 160 lots required. Afterward, you will receive a $1.20 rebate per lot, which equals $192 ($1.20 x 160). In other words, ADSS’s cash rebates program means that each 10th lot traded with the broker is free. 

What Leverage Does ADSS Offer?

The maximum retail leverage with ADSS is 1:500, which is aligned with the highest retail leverage commonly available among international brokers. It means that if you open a trade with a $100 margin and use the full 1:500 leverage, you would be able to open a position worth $50,000.  

A word of caution: Trading on margin with high leverage is extremely risky and may result in significant losses. 

ADSS Restricted Countries

ADSS does not accept as clients traders from Afghanistan, American Samoa, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Central African Republic, China, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guinea Bissau, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Madagascar, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Korea, North Mariana Islands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe, or any other jurisdiction where trading leveraged products is prohibited by law.   

Research

Economic Calendar

ADSS integrates the AI-powered Acuity calendar, which I rate as one of the best and most sophisticated economic calendars in the industry. It does all the tasks you might expect from such a tool: displays prominent upcoming market events (such as economic releases and speeches), allows you to filter them by impact level, displays the consensus forecast and previous data, and more. 

The calendar also shows which instruments are likely to be affected by a given market event and displays the prevailing market sentiment for each, which was a nice touch.  

Daily Market Brief

I praised ADSS for creating its own research content, particularly daily market briefs that help you keep pace with the latest market developments, such as WTI’s recent surge to a 6-month high amid persisting US-Iran tensions. Each article provides the big picture: what has happened, how it impacts the market, and why. 

I checked one such article by ADSS on gold’s latest market plunge and found it fairly exhaustive, yet easy to digest. The author did a fine job of contrasting the precious metal’s dramatic fall and crude oil’s massive gains, which may be useful to inexperienced traders still learning about cross-market correlations. 

The only thing lacking was a supporting price chart to contextualize gold’s recent correction. 

Trending Instruments

Last but not least, there is Acuity’s AI-powered market sentiment scanner. It tracks instruments from multiple markets and plots the best- and worst-performing assets on a scatter chart. The chart shows the relationship between an asset’s sentiment change and price change. 

For instance, I noticed that the AUDNZD pair has recently experienced a positive 420% improvement in sentiment, while the price has gained only 0.32%. This can be interpreted as a signal of possible further gains.  

Education

‘From Beginner to Expert: Trading Essentials’ Series

I counted 18 videos in the series, available both on ADSS’s YouTube channel and website. These are mostly focused on technical analysis and cover essential trading topics, such as using Japanese candlesticks, stop-loss and take-profit orders, drawing support and resistance levels, and more. 

I can recommend this type of content to first-time traders still learning the ropes. 

ADSS’s Video Course

The 10-video course by ADSS complements the ‘From Beginner to Expert’ series by examining the same topics from a different perspective. This type of content will help you expand your skill set and deepen your knowledge.

Featured Educational Articles

The 70 articles, available from the ‘Learn’ section of the website, are separated into three categories: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. In addition to technical analysis, the articles explore fundamental analysis, risk management, and trading psychology. It’s definitely worth checking out if you want to become a well-rounded, consistent trader. 

YouTube Videos

I counted more than 40 platform tutorials from ADSS’s YouTube channel. They cover various functionalities of the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms, as well as the broker’s proprietary ADSS Platform. These videos are available both in English and Arabic.

I also found 8 podcast episodes in English and Arabic. Each episode lasts between 10 and 15 minutes and offers penetrating insights into trading topics. I especially enjoyed one episode on the impact of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions on market sentiment. The podcast did a fine job of framing the impact of investor expectations before and after the FED makes course-altering decisions. 

The Bottom Line

ADSS is a UAE-based trading and investing broker with a strong presence in the MENA region. Established in 2011, it is licensed and regulated by the CMA of the UAE and offers well over 700 tradable and investing products across a variety of markets. 

The broker impressed me with its super-low crude oil spread of $0.023, which beat the industry average of $0.049. Index spreads were also competitive, but spreads on gold and Bitcoin exceeded the benchmark in my testing. But if you are a high-volume trader, you can benefit from generous rebates that ADSS pays the owners of the Elite and Pro accounts. 

I gave the ADSS Platform a spin and liked it for its light, easy-to-handle interface. The integrated actionable trading signals from Acuity were another nice touch. However, the platform’s charting area felt inflexible and unexpressive. My other gripes were the lack of VPS/FIX API infrastructure and scratchy customer support.

In conclusion, I found ADSS a great option for high-volume traders and investors in the MENA region who seek an intuitive platform, high-quality research, and cash rebates. However, it is not suited for traders interested in copy trading or experienced chart artists. 

What I Did not Test

Please note that for this review of ADSS, I did not: 

1. Use a live account to test ADSS’s order execution speeds; 
2. Upload proof of ID and proof of address to fully verify my ADSS live account; 
3. Deposit or withdraw real capital into or from ADSS. My score for the Deposits and Withdrawals category is based on my assessment of the broker’s payment options and listed fees.