Alpha Capital Markets
Exante
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Overview
Alpha Capital Markets was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in UK, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. Alpha Capital Markets holds licences including Unregulated, while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. Alpha Capital Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Alpha Capital Markets and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 1999 | 2011 |
| Country | UK | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alpha Capital Markets and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Alpha Capital Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Alpha Capital Markets does not, giving Alpha Capital Markets an edge for frequent withdrawers. Alpha Capital Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, Alpha Capital Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Alpha Capital Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Alpha Capital Markets supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Metatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available. | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Alpha Capital Markets and Exante compare. Alpha Capital Markets has a video library; Exante does not. Alpha Capital Markets integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Exante does not. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Alpha Capital Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Alpha Capital Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). Alpha Capital Markets uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Alpha Capital Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | 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. Alpha Capital Markets offers live chat; Exante does not, making Alpha Capital Markets easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Alpha Capital Markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |