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Exante

4.3/10

forextime

8.3/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
1.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
6/10SupportWinner10/10

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Overview

Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while forextime was established in 2011 and is based in Lebanon. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while forextime is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; forextime has 200,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at forextime.

forextime wins this category
FeatureExanteforextime
Min. Deposit$11700$250
RegulationMalta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMAFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F230
Founded20112011
CountryMaltaLebanon
Clients10,000+200,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and forextime, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at forextime). Exante charges withdrawal fees while forextime does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. forextime charges deposit fees; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureExanteforextime
Min. Deposit$11700$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while forextime supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureExanteforextime
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderNoYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, WEB, desktopMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and forextime compare. forextime runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. forextime has a video library; Exante does not. forextime publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. forextime integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. forextime scores higher overall in education and research.

forextime wins this category
FeatureExanteforextime
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoYes

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 forextime supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). forextime uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. forextime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

forextime wins this category
FeatureExanteforextime
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardNoYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. forextime offers live chat; Exante does not, making forextime easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and forextime supports 8, giving forextime broader global reach. forextime scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.

forextime wins this category
FeatureExanteforextime
Live ChatNoYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic