Admiral Markets Review 2026
The full Admiral Markets write-up for New Zealand traders: the kitchen inspection, the ingredient costs, the bill, and our straight verdict.
Regulation in New Zealand
| Regulator | ASIC ASIC, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) |
| Licence Number | 410681 |
| Regulated Entity | Admiral Markets Pty Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:30 |
| Minimum Deposit | $100 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 0.1 pips |
| Instruments | 8,000+ |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 |
| Copy Trading | ✗ |
| Real Stocks | ✓ |
| Inactivity fee | Inactivity fee: EUR10/month after 24 months |
| Verify on ASIC register → | 410681 |
Verdict
Cooks under ASIC (licence 410681). Cover charge $100. In New Zealand, forex leverage is capped at 1:30.
About Admiral Markets
Admiral Markets opened its doors in 2001 out of a kitchen in Tallinn, Estonia. Its menu runs to 8,000 tradeable instruments, forex pairs alongside CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. It holds licences across several jurisdictions, with the head licence carried by Admiral Markets Pty Ltd under ASIC.
In New Zealand, Admiral Markets serves as Admiral Markets Pty Ltd, cleared by ASIC under licence number 410681. Under ASIC house rules, New Zealand traders are poured no more than 1:30 leverage on forex pairs.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- ASIC regulated, licence 410681
- 8,000+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in New Zealand
- Platforms: MT4, MT5
- Real stock ownership (not CFD)
- Founded in 2001 (25 years operating)
- 8,000+ instruments across forex, indices, stocks and commodities
Cons
- Inactivity fee: EUR10/month after 24 months
- 73% of retail clients burn their fingers
- CFDs only, you trade the price, you never own the dish
Key Facts, Admiral Markets
- Rebranded from Admiral Markets in 2021, operating since 2001, one of older ECN brokers
- MetaTrader Supreme Edition with 60+ extra tools available free to clients
- Invest.MT5 account type allows direct stock and ETF ownership alongside CFDs
Known Limitations
- Complex multi-entity structure, ensure you are under the right regulatory entity for your country
- Higher spreads on entry-level accounts vs raw ECN alternatives
- Research centre content varies by region
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Admiral Markets regulated?
Yes. Admiral Markets is authorised by ASIC, issued to the entity Admiral Markets Pty Ltd, an authorisation you can look up for yourself on the official ASIC public register.
What is the minimum deposit for Admiral Markets in New Zealand?
The cover charge is $100, the smallest amount New Zealand traders need to open a live account with Admiral Markets under ASIC rules.
What leverage does Admiral Markets offer in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, ASIC rules cap Admiral Markets at 1:30 on forex pairs. A larger pour is sometimes available through offshore-regulated entities, with thinner protection to match.
Is Admiral Markets safe to trade with?
The kitchen passes inspection: Admiral Markets cooks under ASIC. A tier-1 regulator insists on segregated client money, negative balance protection and independent audits, while lighter offshore regimes offer weaker cover and often no compensation scheme. That does not make trading risk-free, so check which entity holds your account and what protections actually apply before you deposit.
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