Exante
selftrade
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while selftrade was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while selftrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; selftrade has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at selftrade.
| Feature | Exante | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F304 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
| Country | Malta | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and selftrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at selftrade). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. selftrade charges deposit fees; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Exante | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while selftrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. selftrade supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 selftrade compare. selftrade has a video library; Exante does not. selftrade integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Exante does not. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. selftrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 selftrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). selftrade uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. selftrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. selftrade offers live chat; Exante does not, making selftrade easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and selftrade supports 8, giving selftrade broader global reach. selftrade scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |