Exante
Nutmeg
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Nutmeg was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Nutmeg is regulated by Unregulated among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Nutmeg has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $0 at Nutmeg.
| Feature | Exante | Nutmeg |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $0 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | Malta | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Nutmeg, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Nutmeg has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Nutmeg does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Nutmeg applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, Nutmeg scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Nutmeg |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $0 |
| 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 Nutmeg supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Nutmeg supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | Nutmeg |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | WebTrader, Desktop, Mobile & Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and Nutmeg compare. Nutmeg runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Nutmeg has a video library; Exante does not. Nutmeg publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Nutmeg integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Nutmeg scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Nutmeg |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Nutmeg supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Nutmeg uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Nutmeg scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Nutmeg |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Nutmeg offers live chat; Exante does not, making Nutmeg easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Nutmeg scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Nutmeg |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |