Exante
HYCM
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while HYCM was established in 1977 and is based in UK. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while HYCM is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; HYCM has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $100 at HYCM.
| Feature | Exante | HYCM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA reference number 186171, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CySEC license number 259/14, Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), CIMA reference number 1442313, Dubai financial services authority (DFSA), DFSA license number 000048 |
| Founded | 2011 | 1977 |
| Country | Malta | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and HYCM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. HYCM has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. HYCM applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, HYCM scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | HYCM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while HYCM supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. HYCM supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | HYCM |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and HYCM compare. HYCM runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. HYCM has a video library; Exante does not. HYCM publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. HYCM integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. HYCM scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | HYCM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HYCM supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). HYCM uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. HYCM scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | HYCM |
|---|---|---|
| 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. HYCM offers live chat; Exante does not, making HYCM easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and HYCM supports 5, giving HYCM broader global reach. HYCM scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | HYCM |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Chinese, Chinese (Traditional), Arabic, and Russian |