Exante
ICICI Direct
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while ICICI Direct was established in 1994 and is based in India. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while ICICI Direct is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ICICI Direct has 2,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $0 at ICICI Direct.
| Feature | Exante | ICICI Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $0 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange |
| Founded | 2011 | 1994 |
| Country | Malta | India |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 2,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and ICICI Direct, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ICICI Direct has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while ICICI Direct does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. ICICI Direct applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, ICICI Direct scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | ICICI Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while ICICI Direct supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. ICICI Direct supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | ICICI Direct |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and ICICI Direct compare. ICICI Direct runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. ICICI Direct has a video library; Exante does not. ICICI Direct publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. ICICI Direct integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. ICICI Direct scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | ICICI Direct |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ICICI Direct supports 1 (bank transfer). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Exante | ICICI Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | No |
| 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. ICICI Direct offers live chat; Exante does not, making ICICI Direct easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and ICICI Direct supports 13, giving ICICI Direct broader global reach. ICICI Direct scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | ICICI Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |