Exante
FXCM
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while FXCM was established in 1999 and is based in United States. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while FXCM is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FXCM has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $1 at FXCM.
| Feature | Exante | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $1 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 1999 |
| Country | Malta | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and FXCM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FXCM has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while FXCM does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, FXCM scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while FXCM supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, WEB, desktop | MT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, NinjaTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and FXCM compare. FXCM runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. FXCM has a video library; Exante does not. FXCM publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. FXCM integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. FXCM scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 FXCM supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). FXCM uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. FXCM scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| 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. FXCM offers live chat; Exante does not, making FXCM easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. FXCM scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |