AJ Bell
Exante
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Overview
AJ Bell was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in UK, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. AJ Bell holds licences including Central Bank of UAE, while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. AJ Bell serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AJ Bell and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Central Bank of UAE | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 1997 | 2011 |
| Country | UK | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AJ Bell and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AJ Bell has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while AJ Bell does not, giving AJ Bell an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, AJ Bell scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
AJ Bell offers MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AJ Bell and Exante compare. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. AJ Bell accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). AJ Bell uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. AJ Bell scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. AJ Bell offers live chat; Exante does not, making AJ Bell easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. AJ Bell scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |