Betterment
Exante
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Overview
Betterment was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. Betterment holds licences including Unregulated, while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. Betterment serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Betterment and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | Betterment | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2008 | 2011 |
| Country | USA | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Betterment and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Betterment has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $11700 at Exante). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Overall, Betterment scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Betterment | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Betterment offers MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Betterment supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Betterment | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Mac,iPhone,iPad,WEB,Desktop | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Betterment and Exante compare. Betterment runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Betterment has a video library; Exante does not. Betterment publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Betterment integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Betterment scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Betterment | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Betterment accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). Betterment uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Betterment scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Betterment | 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. Betterment offers live chat; Exante does not, making Betterment easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Betterment scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Betterment | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |