Exante
macquarie securities limited
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while macquarie securities limited was established in 2019 and is based in United States. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while macquarie securities limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; macquarie securities limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at macquarie securities limited.
| Feature | Exante | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F274 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2019 |
| Country | Malta | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and macquarie securities limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at macquarie securities limited). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. macquarie securities limited charges deposit fees; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Exante | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while macquarie securities limited supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. macquarie securities limited supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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 macquarie securities limited compare. macquarie securities limited runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. macquarie securities limited has a video library; Exante does not. macquarie securities limited publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. macquarie securities limited integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. macquarie securities limited scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 macquarie securities limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). macquarie securities limited uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. macquarie securities limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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. macquarie securities limited offers live chat; Exante does not, making macquarie securities limited easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and macquarie securities limited supports 8, giving macquarie securities limited broader global reach. macquarie securities limited scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |