Exante
NordFX
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while NordFX was established in 2008 and is based in Mauritius. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while NordFX is regulated by VFSC (15008) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; NordFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $10 at NordFX.
| Feature | Exante | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $10 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | VFSC (15008) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | Malta | Mauritius |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and NordFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. NordFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while NordFX does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. NordFX applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, NordFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $10 |
| 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 NordFX supports MT4, MT5. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. NordFX supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Exante | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, WEB, desktop | MT4, MT5, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and NordFX compare. NordFX has a video library; Exante does not. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. NordFX scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 NordFX supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). NordFX uniquely supports credit/debit card and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. NordFX scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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. NordFX offers live chat; Exante does not, making NordFX easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and NordFX supports 13, giving NordFX broader global reach. NordFX scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Farsi, Indonesian, Thai, Sinhalese, Vietnamese, Malay |