Exante
Traders Trust
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Traders Trust was established in 1998 and is based in Cyprus. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Traders Trust is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Traders Trust has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $100 at Traders Trust.
| Feature | Exante | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 1998 |
| Country | Malta | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Traders Trust, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Traders Trust has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Traders Trust does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Traders Trust applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, Traders Trust scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Traders Trust supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Traders Trust supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and Traders Trust compare. Traders Trust runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Traders Trust has a video library; Exante does not. Traders Trust publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Traders Trust integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Traders Trust scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| 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 Traders Trust supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Traders Trust uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Traders Trust scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Traders Trust offers live chat; Exante does not, making Traders Trust easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Traders Trust scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |