Exante
shaw and partners limited
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while shaw and partners limited was established in 2014 and is based in Switzerland. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while shaw and partners limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; shaw and partners limited has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at shaw and partners limited.
| Feature | Exante | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F305 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2014 |
| Country | Malta | Switzerland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 250,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and shaw and partners limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at shaw and partners limited). Exante charges withdrawal fees while shaw and partners limited does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. shaw and partners limited applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Exante | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| 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 shaw and partners limited supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. shaw and partners limited supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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 shaw and partners limited compare. shaw and partners limited has a video library; Exante does not. shaw and partners limited integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Exante does not. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. shaw and partners limited scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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 shaw and partners limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). shaw and partners limited uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. shaw and partners limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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. shaw and partners limited offers live chat; Exante does not, making shaw and partners limited easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and shaw and partners limited supports 8, giving shaw and partners limited broader global reach. shaw and partners limited scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |