Ducascopy Bank
Exante
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Overview
Ducascopy Bank was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. Ducascopy Bank holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. Ducascopy Bank serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $5000 at Ducascopy Bank and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $5000 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Financial Services Authority (FSA) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 1998 | 2011 |
| Country | Switzerland | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ducascopy Bank and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $5000 at Ducascopy Bank). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $5000 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Ducascopy Bank offers MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ducascopy Bank supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | JForex, MT4 (via Bridge), ZuluTrade, WebTrader, Binary Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ducascopy Bank and Exante compare. Ducascopy Bank runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Ducascopy Bank has a video library; Exante does not. Ducascopy Bank publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Ducascopy Bank integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Ducascopy Bank scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | 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. Ducascopy Bank accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). Ducascopy Bank uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Ducascopy Bank scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | 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. Ducascopy Bank offers live chat; Exante does not, making Ducascopy Bank easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Ducascopy Bank scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |