Exante
London Capital Group (LCG)
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while London Capital Group (LCG) was established in 1996 and is based in UK. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; London Capital Group (LCG) has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $100 at London Capital Group (LCG).
| Feature | Exante | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) |
| Founded | 2011 | 1996 |
| Country | Malta | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and London Capital Group (LCG), directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. London Capital Group (LCG) has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while London Capital Group (LCG) does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. London Capital Group (LCG) applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100 |
| 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 London Capital Group (LCG) supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. London Capital Group (LCG) supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 London Capital Group (LCG) compare. London Capital Group (LCG) runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. London Capital Group (LCG) has a video library; Exante does not. London Capital Group (LCG) publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. London Capital Group (LCG) integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 London Capital Group (LCG) supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). London Capital Group (LCG) uniquely supports credit/debit card and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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. London Capital Group (LCG) offers live chat; Exante does not, making London Capital Group (LCG) easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese. |