Exante
Oinvest
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Oinvest was established in 2019 and is based in South Africa. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Oinvest is regulated by Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Oinvest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $200 at Oinvest.
| Feature | Exante | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $200 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2019 |
| Country | Malta | South Africa |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Oinvest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $200 at Oinvest). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Oinvest does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Oinvest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, Oinvest scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Oinvest supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Oinvest supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Exante | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, WEB, desktop | MT4, iOS, MacBook, iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and Oinvest compare. Oinvest has a video library; Exante does not. Oinvest integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Exante does not. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Oinvest scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 Oinvest supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Oinvest uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Oinvest scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Oinvest offers live chat; Exante does not, making Oinvest easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Oinvest scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |