Admirals Review
Admirals (formerly Admiral Markets) is a veteran broker operating since 2001. It is best known for its "Supreme Edition" plugin, which turbocharges MetaTrader 4 & 5 with advanced tools. In 2025, Admirals expanded its "Invest.MT5" offering, allowing users to buy Fractional Shares of US giants (like Tesla or Apple) from just $1.
Pros
- MetaTrader Supreme Edition (Free upgrade)
- Invest.MT5: Buy Real Stocks & ETFs
- Fractional Shares (Start with $1)
- Strong educational resources (Webinars/Articles)
Cons
- Inactivity fee applies monthly after 2 years
- Invest.MT5 account is only on MT5 (not MT4)
- Internal transfers between wallets can be complex
Supreme Edition
Invest.MT5 & Fractional Shares
FAQs about Admirals
What is Fractional Trading?
It allows you to buy a fraction of a share (e.g., 0.01 of a Tesla stock) instead of paying the full share price. This lowers the barrier to entry.
What is MT5 Supreme Edition?
It is a custom plugin developed by Admirals that adds advanced trading tools (Correlation Matrix, Sentiment Trader, Mini Terminal) to the standard MT5 platform.
What is the minimum deposit?
The minimum deposit is very low: $25 / €25 / £25 for most account types.
Is Admirals regulated?
Yes, Admirals is highly regulated by the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), JSC (Jordan), and EFSA (Estonia).
Can I trade crypto?
Yes, Admirals offers CFDs on major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple (availability depends on region, not available in UK).
Regulatory Risk Warning
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 73% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.