activtrades
Exante
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Overview
activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. activtrades holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | activtrades | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F218 | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2011 | 2011 |
| Country | United States | Malta |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at activtrades). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. activtrades applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. activtrades charges deposit fees; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | activtrades | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. activtrades supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | activtrades | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | 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 activtrades and Exante compare. activtrades runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. activtrades has a video library; Exante does not. activtrades publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. activtrades integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. activtrades scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | activtrades | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. activtrades accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). activtrades uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. activtrades scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | activtrades | 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. activtrades offers live chat; Exante does not, making activtrades easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and Exante supports 2, giving activtrades broader global reach. activtrades scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | activtrades | 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 |