Etrade
Exante
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Overview
Etrade was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in United States, while Exante was established in 2011 and is based in Malta. Etrade holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while Exante is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) among others. Etrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exante has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Etrade and $11700 at Exante.
| Feature | Etrade | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Regulation | Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA |
| Founded | 2012 | 2011 |
| Country | United States | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Etrade and Exante, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Etrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Etrade does not, giving Etrade an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Etrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Etrade | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $11700 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Etrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Exante supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Etrade supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Etrade | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | cTrader, SocialTrading, webPlatform, DesktopPlatform, Proprietary . | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Etrade and Exante compare. Etrade runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Etrade has a video library; Exante does not. Etrade publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Etrade integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Etrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Etrade | 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. Etrade accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Exante supports 1 (bank transfer). Etrade uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Etrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Etrade | 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. Etrade offers live chat; Exante does not, making Etrade easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Etrade scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Etrade | Exante |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |