Exante
Personal Capital
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Personal Capital was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Personal Capital is regulated by Unregulated among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Personal Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $100000 at Personal Capital.
| Feature | Exante | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100000 |
| 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 Personal Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Personal Capital has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100000 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Personal Capital does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Personal Capital scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Personal Capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Personal Capital supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and Personal Capital compare. Personal Capital runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Personal Capital has a video library; Exante does not. Personal Capital publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Personal Capital integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Personal Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Personal Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Personal Capital uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Personal Capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Personal Capital offers live chat; Exante does not, making Personal Capital easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Personal Capital scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |