Exante
IG
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while IG was established in 1974 and is based in UK. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while IG is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; IG has 178,500+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $200 at IG.
| Feature | Exante | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $200 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2011 | 1974 |
| Country | Malta | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 178,500+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and IG, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $200 at IG). Exante charges withdrawal fees while IG does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, IG scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while IG supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. IG supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | IG |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mac, Web Trader, L2 Dealer, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and IG compare. IG runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. IG has a video library; Exante does not. IG publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. IG integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. IG scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | IG |
|---|---|---|
| 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 IG supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). IG uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal among the two brokers. IG scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| 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. IG offers live chat; Exante does not, making IG easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and IG supports 5, giving IG broader global reach. IG scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese |