Exante
questrade
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while questrade was established in 2019 and is based in New Zealand. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while questrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; questrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at questrade.
| Feature | Exante | questrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial 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-F298 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2019 |
| Country | Malta | New Zealand |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and questrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at questrade). Exante charges withdrawal fees while questrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, questrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | questrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while questrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. questrade supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | questrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MT4, 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 questrade compare. questrade runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. questrade has a video library; Exante does not. questrade publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. questrade integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. questrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | questrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| 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 questrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). questrade uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. questrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | questrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| 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. questrade offers live chat; Exante does not, making questrade easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and questrade supports 8, giving questrade broader global reach. questrade scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | questrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |