Exante
Investors Intelligence
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Investors Intelligence was established in 1947 and is based in London. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Investors Intelligence is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Investors Intelligence has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $1 at Investors Intelligence.
| Feature | Exante | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $1 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 1947 |
| Country | Malta | London |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Investors Intelligence, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Investors Intelligence has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Investors Intelligence does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Investors Intelligence supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Exante | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| 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 Investors Intelligence compare. Investors Intelligence runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Investors Intelligence has a video library; Exante does not. Investors Intelligence publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Investors Intelligence integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Investors Intelligence supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Investors Intelligence uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Investors Intelligence scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Investors Intelligence offers live chat; Exante does not, making Investors Intelligence easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |