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