City Of Investment
Exante
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Overview
City Of Investment was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. City Of Investment holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. City Of Investment serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $3000 at City Of Investment and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2009 | 2011 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between City Of Investment and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $3000 at City Of Investment). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. City Of Investment applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. City Of Investment charges deposit fees; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
City Of Investment 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 | City Of Investment | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | 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 City Of Investment and Exante compare. City Of Investment has a video library; Exante does not. City Of Investment integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Exante does not. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. City Of Investment scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | City Of Investment | 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. City Of Investment accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). City Of Investment uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. City Of Investment scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | City Of Investment | 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. City Of Investment offers live chat; Exante does not, making City Of Investment easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. City Of Investment scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |