Exante
fxdd
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while fxdd was established in 2010 and is based in Belize. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while fxdd is regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority MFSA IS/48817. Financial Services Commission among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fxdd has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at fxdd.
| Feature | Exante | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Malta Financial Services Authority MFSA IS/48817. Financial Services Commission, Mauritius. License Number C117017252 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2010 |
| Country | Malta | Belize |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and fxdd, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at fxdd). Exante charges withdrawal fees while fxdd does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, fxdd scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| 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 fxdd supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. fxdd supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 fxdd compare. fxdd runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. fxdd has a video library; Exante does not. fxdd publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. fxdd integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. fxdd scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fxdd supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fxdd uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxdd scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. fxdd offers live chat; Exante does not, making fxdd easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and fxdd supports 8, giving fxdd broader global reach. fxdd scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | fxdd |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |