Exante
Hirose Financial
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Hirose Financial was established in 2004 and is based in UK. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Hirose Financial is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hirose Financial has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $1 at Hirose Financial.
| Feature | Exante | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $1 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2004 |
| Country | Malta | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Hirose Financial, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hirose Financial has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $11700 at Exante). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Overall, Hirose Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Hirose Financial supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Hirose Financial supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and Hirose Financial compare. Hirose Financial runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Hirose Financial has a video library; Exante does not. Hirose Financial publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Hirose Financial integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Hirose Financial scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hirose Financial supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Hirose Financial uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Hirose Financial scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Hirose Financial offers live chat; Exante does not, making Hirose Financial easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Hirose Financial scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |