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Exante

4.3/10
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hsbc online share trading

7/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchTied0/10
1.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
6/10SupportWinner10/10

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Overview

Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while hsbc online share trading was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while hsbc online share trading is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; hsbc online share trading has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at hsbc online share trading.

hsbc online share trading wins this category
FeatureExantehsbc online share trading
Min. Deposit$11700$250
RegulationMalta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMAFinancial 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-F256
Founded20112013
CountryMaltaUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and hsbc online share trading, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at hsbc online share trading). Exante charges withdrawal fees while hsbc online share trading does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. hsbc online share trading charges deposit fees; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureExantehsbc online share trading
Min. Deposit$11700$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while hsbc online share trading supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. hsbc online share trading supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureExantehsbc online share trading
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderNoYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, WEB, desktopMT4, 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 hsbc online share trading compare. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

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FeatureExantehsbc online share trading
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoNo

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 hsbc online share trading supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). hsbc online share trading uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. hsbc online share trading scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

hsbc online share trading wins this category
FeatureExantehsbc online share trading
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardNoYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. hsbc online share trading offers live chat; Exante does not, making hsbc online share trading easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and hsbc online share trading supports 8, giving hsbc online share trading broader global reach. hsbc online share trading scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.

hsbc online share trading wins this category
FeatureExantehsbc online share trading
Live ChatNoYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic