Bailieu
Exante
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Overview
Bailieu was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. Bailieu holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. Bailieu serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10000 at Bailieu and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | Bailieu | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10000 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2012 | 2011 |
| Country | Australia | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bailieu and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bailieu has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10000 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Bailieu does not, giving Bailieu an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Bailieu scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bailieu | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10000 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Bailieu 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 | Bailieu | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Android Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bailieu and Exante compare. Bailieu runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Bailieu has a video library; Exante does not. Bailieu publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Bailieu integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Bailieu scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bailieu | 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. Bailieu accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). Bailieu uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Bailieu scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Bailieu | 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. Bailieu offers live chat; Exante does not, making Bailieu easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Bailieu scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Bailieu | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |