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Baraka vs Sarwa: fees, markets and protection

Facts for both companies from their official pages; each was checked on the date shown in its review.

Facts verified on October 18, 2026

Key differences

Baraka has the lower minimum deposit: $50, against $500.
Only Baraka lists Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM).
Only Baraka is licensed by DFSA.
Only Sarwa is licensed by FSRA (ADGM).

Criterion	Baraka	Sarwa
Rating	3.5/5 on other platforms 1.6K ratings	4.6/5 on other platforms 5.3K ratings
Regulators	DFSA	FSRA (ADGM)
Minimum deposit	$50	$500
Markets	US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq), Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), Dubai Financial Market (DFM)	US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq)
Products	stocks, ETFs, fractional shares, options	stocks, ETFs, fractional shares
US stock or ETF order	$1 per order	0.25% of the order, minimum $1
Investor protection	SIPC	—
Deposits and withdrawals	Visa / Mastercard, Bank transfer	Bank transfer
Available only in	United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait	—
Headquarters	United Arab Emirates	—
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What is the minimum deposit at Baraka and Sarwa?

Baraka: $50. Sarwa: $500.

Which regulators license Baraka and Sarwa?

Baraka is licensed by DFSA; Sarwa by FSRA (ADGM).