Exante
Fidelity
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Fidelity was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Fidelity is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Fidelity has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $100 at Fidelity.
| Feature | Exante | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | Malta | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Fidelity, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fidelity has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Fidelity does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Fidelity applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, Fidelity scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Fidelity supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Fidelity supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Exante | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, WEB, desktop | iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone 8 device, Website, Trader Pro |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and Fidelity compare. Fidelity runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Fidelity has a video library; Exante does not. Fidelity publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Fidelity integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Fidelity scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Exante accepts 1 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer), while Fidelity supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Fidelity uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Fidelity scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| 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. Fidelity offers live chat; Exante does not, making Fidelity easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Fidelity scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Fidelity |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |