Exante
tradestation
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while tradestation was established in 2014 and is based in Cyprus. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while tradestation is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tradestation has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at tradestation.
| Feature | Exante | tradestation |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F329 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2014 |
| Country | Malta | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and tradestation, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at tradestation). Exante charges withdrawal fees while tradestation does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, tradestation scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | tradestation |
|---|---|---|
| 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 tradestation supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Exante edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Exante | tradestation |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| 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 tradestation compare. tradestation runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. tradestation has a video library; Exante does not. tradestation publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. tradestation integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. tradestation scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | tradestation |
|---|---|---|
| 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 tradestation supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). tradestation uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tradestation scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | tradestation |
|---|---|---|
| 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. tradestation offers live chat; Exante does not, making tradestation easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and tradestation supports 8, giving tradestation broader global reach. tradestation scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | tradestation |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |