afx group
Exante
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Overview
afx group was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Geneva, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. afx group holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. afx group serves 14,000,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at afx group and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | afx group | 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-F220 | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2013 | 2011 |
| Country | Geneva | Malta |
| Clients | 14,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between afx group 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 afx group). Exante charges withdrawal fees while afx group does not, giving afx group an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, afx group scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | afx group | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
afx group offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | afx group | 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 afx group and Exante compare. afx group runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. afx group has a video library; Exante does not. afx group publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. afx group integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. afx group scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | afx group | 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. afx group accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). afx group uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. afx group scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | afx group | 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. afx group offers live chat; Exante does not, making afx group easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. afx group supports 8 languages and Exante supports 2, giving afx group broader global reach. afx group scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | afx group | 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 |