Exante
Interactive Investor
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Interactive Investor was established in 1995 and is based in UK. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Interactive Investor is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Interactive Investor has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $1 at Interactive Investor.
| Feature | Exante | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $1 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 1995 |
| Country | Malta | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Interactive Investor, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Interactive Investor has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Interactive Investor does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Interactive Investor applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, Interactive Investor scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $1 |
| 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 Interactive Investor supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Interactive Investor supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| 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, ProTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and Interactive Investor compare. Interactive Investor has a video library; Exante does not. Interactive Investor integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Exante does not. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Interactive Investor scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 Interactive Investor supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Interactive Investor uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Interactive Investor scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Interactive Investor offers live chat; Exante does not, making Interactive Investor easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Interactive Investor scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |