Exante
Hargreaves Lansdown
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Hargreaves Lansdown was established in 1981 and is based in UK. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Hargreaves Lansdown is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hargreaves Lansdown has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $200 at Hargreaves Lansdown.
| Feature | Exante | Hargreaves Lansdown |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $200 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 1981 |
| Country | Malta | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Hargreaves Lansdown, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $200 at Hargreaves Lansdown). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Hargreaves Lansdown does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Hargreaves Lansdown scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Hargreaves Lansdown |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Hargreaves Lansdown 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 | Hargreaves Lansdown |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 Hargreaves Lansdown compare. Hargreaves Lansdown runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Hargreaves Lansdown has a video library; Exante does not. Hargreaves Lansdown publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Hargreaves Lansdown integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Hargreaves Lansdown scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Hargreaves Lansdown |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hargreaves Lansdown supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Hargreaves Lansdown uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Hargreaves Lansdown scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Hargreaves Lansdown |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Hargreaves Lansdown offers live chat; Exante does not, making Hargreaves Lansdown easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Hargreaves Lansdown scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Hargreaves Lansdown |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |