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Adamant Finance

6.9/10
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Exante

4.3/10
5/10RegulationWinner7/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals1.5/10
10/10WinnerSupport6/10

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Overview

Adamant Finance was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. Adamant Finance holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. Adamant Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Adamant Finance and $11700 at Exante.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceExante
Min. Deposit$100$11700
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA
Founded20082011
CountrySaint Vincent and the GrenadinesMalta
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Adamant Finance and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Adamant Finance has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Adamant Finance does not, giving Adamant Finance an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Adamant Finance scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceExante
Min. Deposit$100$11700
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Adamant Finance offers MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Adamant Finance supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

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FeatureAdamant FinanceExante
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesNo
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, WEB, desktop

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Adamant Finance and Exante compare. Adamant Finance runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Adamant Finance has a video library; Exante does not. Adamant Finance publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Adamant Finance integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Adamant Finance scores higher overall in education and research.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceExante
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Adamant Finance accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). Adamant Finance uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Adamant Finance scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceExante
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesNo
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Adamant Finance offers live chat; Exante does not, making Adamant Finance easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Adamant Finance scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceExante
Live ChatYesNo
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese