Exante
HDFC Securities
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while HDFC Securities was established in 2000 and is based in India. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while HDFC Securities is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; HDFC Securities has 2,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $0 at HDFC Securities.
| Feature | Exante | HDFC Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $0 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange |
| Founded | 2011 | 2000 |
| Country | Malta | India |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 2,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and HDFC Securities, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. HDFC Securities has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $11700 at Exante). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. HDFC Securities charges deposit fees; Exante does not. Overall, HDFC Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | HDFC Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while HDFC Securities supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. HDFC Securities supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | HDFC Securities |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HDFC Securities compare. HDFC Securities runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. HDFC Securities has a video library; Exante does not. HDFC Securities publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. HDFC Securities integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. HDFC Securities scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | HDFC Securities |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HDFC Securities supports 1 (bank transfer). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Exante | HDFC Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | No |
| 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. HDFC Securities offers live chat; Exante does not, making HDFC Securities easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and HDFC Securities supports 13, giving HDFC Securities broader global reach. HDFC Securities scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | HDFC Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |