aaafx
Exante
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Overview
aaafx was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in United States, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. aaafx holds licences including HCMC (Greece), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. aaafx serves 60,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $300 at aaafx and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | aaafx | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $300 | $11700 |
| Regulation | HCMC (Greece), FSA (St Vincent & Grenadines) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2007 | 2011 |
| Country | United States | Malta |
| Clients | 60,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between aaafx and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $300 at aaafx). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. aaafx applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | aaafx | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $300 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
aaafx offers MT4, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. aaafx supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | aaafx | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how aaafx and Exante compare. aaafx runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. aaafx has a video library; Exante does not. aaafx publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. aaafx integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. aaafx scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | aaafx | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. aaafx accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). aaafx uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. aaafx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | aaafx | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. aaafx offers live chat; Exante does not, making aaafx easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. aaafx supports 8 languages and Exante supports 2, giving aaafx broader global reach. aaafx scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | aaafx | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |