Exante
highlow
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while highlow was established in 2011 and is based in Australia. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while highlow is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; highlow has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at highlow.
| Feature | Exante | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F254 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2011 |
| Country | Malta | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 150,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and highlow, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at highlow). Exante charges withdrawal fees while highlow does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. highlow charges deposit fees; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Exante | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while highlow supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. highlow supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| 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 highlow compare. highlow has a video library; Exante does not. highlow integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Exante does not. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. highlow scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 highlow supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). highlow uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. highlow scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| 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. highlow offers live chat; Exante does not, making highlow easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and highlow supports 8, giving highlow broader global reach. highlow scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |