agea
Exante
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Overview
agea was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. agea holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. agea serves 250,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at agea and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | agea | 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-F221 | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
| Country | Cyprus | Malta |
| Clients | 250,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between agea 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 agea). Exante charges withdrawal fees while agea does not, giving agea an edge for frequent withdrawers. agea charges deposit fees; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | agea | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
agea offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. agea supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | agea | 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 agea and Exante compare. agea runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. agea has a video library; Exante does not. agea publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. agea integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. agea scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | agea | 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. agea accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). agea uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. agea scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | agea | 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. agea offers live chat; Exante does not, making agea easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. agea supports 8 languages and Exante supports 2, giving agea broader global reach. agea scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | agea | 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 |