Exante
GKFX
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while GKFX was established in 2010 and is based in UK. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while GKFX is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; GKFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $20 at GKFX.
| Feature | Exante | GKFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $20 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2010 |
| Country | Malta | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and GKFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $20 at GKFX). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. GKFX applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. GKFX charges deposit fees; Exante does not. Overall, GKFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | GKFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $20 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while GKFX supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. GKFX supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | GKFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mac, 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 GKFX compare. GKFX runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. GKFX has a video library; Exante does not. GKFX publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. GKFX integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. GKFX scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | GKFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GKFX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). GKFX uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. GKFX scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | GKFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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. GKFX offers live chat; Exante does not, making GKFX easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. GKFX scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | GKFX |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |