ADSS, otherwise known as ADS Securities, is a global brokerage firm that provides trading and investment services to both institutional and retail traders and investors. As one of the few brokerages headquartered in the GCC, they operate in the Middle East, the UK, and other regions around the world. They are currently regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)in the UAE and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK. Below, we take a look at the instruments that are available for clients to trade.

Instruments available for trading

ADSS lets traders access global markets with their wide range of offerings. Traders can either buy and sell forex through major, minor and exotic currency pairs, or trade CFDs on highly liquid equities, indices, and commodities, as well as forex CFDs. Using ADSS’ trading platform, traders can even monitor price movements with daily market updates direct to their inbox, so they never miss a trade.

Currencies

ADSS allows traders to trade forex pairs with its easy-to-use trading platform. When a trader trades online, the brokerage firm promises no hidden fees, so that clients will always know what they are getting into. Currently, clients can trade CFDs on over 60 currency pairs in the forex market, which is the largest and most liquid financial market in the world. This is done using ADSS’ next-gen trading platform. The trading platform’s intuitive design means there is a minimal learning curveso that traders can simply focus on managing their trades, instead of spending precious time learning how to use the platform.

There are major currency pairs such as EUR/USD, minor pairs such as NZD/CHF, and exotics such as EUR/TRY that traders can choose from. ADSS also offers market-leading leverage of up to 500:1, and some of the most competitive spreads in the industry for forex trading. Moreover, the brokerage firm was voted Best FX Platform in 2021 in the Middle East at the Global Forex Awards as well.

Indices

Instead of trading equities individually, traders can use ADSS’ trading platform to speculate on indices from all around the world. This way, traders have the option of going long or short on US indices such as the S&P 500, or on European heavyweights such as the FTSE 100and DAX.

With ADSS, traders can take advantage of trading index CFDs with competitive pricing, deep liquidity and a leverage of up to 333:1. Traders can even benefit from some of the tightest spreads available in the market. Traders can thus capitalise on volatile markets, trade in response to global events, and gain exposure to an entire sector or economy.

Equities

Traders have the opportunity to trade equities from companies listed on stock exchanges around the world in the technology, finance, healthcare, and communications sectors. This includes major players in the GCC region, as well as other internationally renowned companies such as Netflix, Amazon, Tesla, Boeing, and Meta, to name a few. With ADSS, traders can trade stocks with no hidden fees and a leverage of up to 20:1 via CFDs. ADSS’ trading platform remains highly intuitive and customisable so that traders can simply focus on executing their investments and monitoring their trades, allowing them to be amongst the first to spot the next big opportunity.

Cryptos

When it comes to trading newer financial instruments such as cryptocurrencies, ADSS has traders covered as well. Traders can use CFDs to trade some of the world’s leading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin – 24/5 via ADSS’ award-winning trading platform. Traders can also access competitive spreads, a dedicated account manager, and other educational and research tools to help them make their trades. Another thing that makes ADSS unique is that traders do not need to open an online wallet when it comes to trading cryptocurrencies, as their funds are not transferred to unregulated crypto exchanges.

Commodities

Traders can take advantage of market volatility and pick from CFDs on spot commodities and futures. Currently, ADSS offers popular commodities such as gold, oil, and coffee, for both speculation and hedging. Traders can simply trade per whole tick movement with zero commissions and no hidden fees. As stated on the official website, the tick size for each commodity is 1 point, and the tick value is 1 USD, with the maximum leverage being 200:1. When it comes to trading commodities with ADSS, traders can be sure to enjoy tight spreads with no commissions.

Account types on offer

To start trading with ADSS, clients must first register and open a live trading account with the brokerage firm. As of now, there are three types of trading accounts traders can use. This means whether a trader is new to trading or a seasoned professional, they will be able to find an account that suits their skills and experience levels.

Classic

The Classic account type tier is the standard account type offering ADSS provides. It has a minimum initial deposit of $100, and provides competitive market spreads, as well as a maximum leverage of 500:1. The account tier also offers 24/5 customer support to traders who have any issues or questions, as well as training courses and other educational materials that can boost a trader’s trading skills and hone their strategies.

Elite

The Elite account type tier is the second account type ADSS provides. It has a minimum initial deposit of $100,000 and offers 25% lower spreads when compared to the Classic tier. It also offers everything the Classic account tier has, with a few additional perks. These include a dedicated senior account manager, so traders have more assistance when it comes to making suitable trades that fit with their stated trading objectives. The Elite account also offers +Elite events, as well as multi-base currency.

Elite +

The Elite + tier is the highest and third account type ADSS provides. It has a minimum initial deposit of $250,000 and offers ultra-low spreads. It also offers everything the Classic and Elite account tiers already have, with a few additional perks. These include an account manager and a sales trader, so traders can have more assistance when it comes to monitoring and executing their trades. The Elite + account also offers +Elite events, as well as multi-base currency.

Bottom line

Overall, ADSS provides a diverse range of markets and instruments to traders, as well as an advanced trading platform for traders to use. Their regulations and security, as well as the range of instruments on offer, make them a reputable brokerage firm for traders and investors seeking to access the global financial markets.