Exante
FXNet
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while FXNet was established in 2012 and is based in Cyprus. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while FXNet is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FXNet has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $50 at FXNet.
| Feature | Exante | FXNet |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $50 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2012 |
| Country | Malta | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and FXNet, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $50 at FXNet). Exante charges withdrawal fees while FXNet does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, FXNet scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | FXNet |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $50 |
| 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 FXNet supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. FXNet supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | FXNet |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and FXNet compare. FXNet runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. FXNet has a video library; Exante does not. FXNet publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. FXNet integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. FXNet scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | FXNet |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FXNet supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). FXNet uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. FXNet scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | FXNet |
|---|---|---|
| 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. FXNet offers live chat; Exante does not, making FXNet easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. FXNet scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | FXNet |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |