Exante
synergy fx
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while synergy fx was established in 2013 and is based in Cayman Islands. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while synergy fx is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; synergy fx has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at synergy fx.
| Feature | Exante | synergy fx |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F316 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
| Country | Malta | Cayman Islands |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and synergy fx, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at synergy fx). Exante charges withdrawal fees while synergy fx does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, synergy fx scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | synergy fx |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $250 |
| 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 synergy fx supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. synergy fx supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | synergy fx |
|---|---|---|
| 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 synergy fx compare. synergy fx runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. synergy fx has a video library; Exante does not. synergy fx publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. synergy fx integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. synergy fx scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | synergy fx |
|---|---|---|
| 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 synergy fx supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). synergy fx uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. synergy fx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | synergy fx |
|---|---|---|
| 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. synergy fx offers live chat; Exante does not, making synergy fx easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and synergy fx supports 8, giving synergy fx broader global reach. synergy fx scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | synergy fx |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |