Exante
lightspeed
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while lightspeed was established in 2014 and is based in USA. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while lightspeed is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; lightspeed has 142,500+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at lightspeed.
| Feature | Exante | lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F269 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2014 |
| Country | Malta | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 142,500+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and lightspeed, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at lightspeed). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. lightspeed applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Exante | lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while lightspeed supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. lightspeed supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| 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, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and lightspeed compare. lightspeed runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. lightspeed has a video library; Exante does not. lightspeed publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. lightspeed integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. lightspeed scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| 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 lightspeed supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). lightspeed uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. lightspeed scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. lightspeed offers live chat; Exante does not, making lightspeed easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and lightspeed supports 8, giving lightspeed broader global reach. lightspeed scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |