Bell Potter Securities
Exante
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Overview
Bell Potter Securities was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Austrailia, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. Bell Potter Securities holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. Bell Potter Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $5 at Bell Potter Securities and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | Bell Potter Securities | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $5 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2015 | 2011 |
| Country | Austrailia | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Potter Securities and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $5 at Bell Potter Securities). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Bell Potter Securities does not, giving Bell Potter Securities an edge for frequent withdrawers. Bell Potter Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, Bell Potter Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bell Potter Securities | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $5 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Bell Potter Securities 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 | Bell Potter Securities | 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 | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bell Potter Securities and Exante compare. Bell Potter Securities runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Bell Potter Securities has a video library; Exante does not. Bell Potter Securities publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Bell Potter Securities integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Bell Potter Securities scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bell Potter Securities | 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. Bell Potter Securities accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). Bell Potter Securities uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Bell Potter Securities scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Bell Potter Securities | 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. Bell Potter Securities offers live chat; Exante does not, making Bell Potter Securities easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Bell Potter Securities scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Bell Potter Securities | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |