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Exante

4.3/10

pro finance service

8.3/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
1.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
6/10SupportWinner10/10

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Overview

Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while pro finance service was established in 2017 and is based in Geneva. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while pro finance service is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; pro finance service has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at pro finance service.

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureExantepro finance service
Min. Deposit$11700$250
RegulationMalta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMAFinancial 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-F296
Founded20112017
CountryMaltaGeneva
Clients10,000+150,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and pro finance service, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at pro finance service). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. pro finance service applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. pro finance service charges deposit fees; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureExantepro finance service
Min. Deposit$11700$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while pro finance service supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureExantepro finance service
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderNoYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, WEB, desktopMT4, 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 pro finance service compare. pro finance service runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. pro finance service has a video library; Exante does not. pro finance service publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. pro finance service integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. pro finance service scores higher overall in education and research.

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureExantepro finance service
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoYes

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 pro finance service supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). pro finance service uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. pro finance service scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureExantepro finance service
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardNoYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. pro finance service offers live chat; Exante does not, making pro finance service easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and pro finance service supports 8, giving pro finance service broader global reach. pro finance service scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureExantepro finance service
Live ChatNoYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic