Directshares
Exante
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Overview
Directshares was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Australia, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. Directshares holds licences including The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. Directshares serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Directshares and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | Directshares | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Regulation | The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2007 | 2011 |
| Country | Australia | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Directshares and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Directshares has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Directshares charges deposit fees; Exante does not. Overall, Directshares scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Directshares | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Directshares offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Directshares supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Directshares | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,iOS,MacBook,iPhone | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Directshares and Exante compare. Directshares runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Directshares has a video library; Exante does not. Directshares publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Directshares integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Directshares scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Directshares | 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. Directshares accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). Directshares uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Directshares scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Directshares | 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. Directshares offers live chat; Exante does not, making Directshares easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Directshares scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Directshares | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |