Exante
IC Markets
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while IC Markets was established in 2007 and is based in Australia. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while IC Markets is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; IC Markets has 60,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $200 at IC Markets.
| Feature | Exante | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $200 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2007 |
| Country | Malta | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 60,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and IC Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $200 at IC Markets). Exante charges withdrawal fees while IC Markets does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. IC Markets charges deposit fees; Exante does not. Overall, IC Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $200 |
| 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 IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. IC Markets supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mirror Trader, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and IC Markets compare. IC Markets runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. IC Markets has a video library; Exante does not. IC Markets publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. IC Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. IC Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 IC Markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). IC Markets uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. IC Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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. IC Markets offers live chat; Exante does not, making IC Markets easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and IC Markets supports 8, giving IC Markets broader global reach. IC Markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Afrikans, Danish, Dutch, German and more |