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Exante

4.3/10
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trio markets

7.6/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
1.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
6/10SupportWinner10/10

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Overview

Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while trio markets was established in 2015 and is based in Australia. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while trio markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; trio markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $250 at trio markets.

trio markets wins this category
FeatureExantetrio markets
Min. Deposit$11700$250
RegulationMalta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMAFinancial 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-F330
Founded20112015
CountryMaltaAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and trio markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $250 at trio markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. trio markets charges deposit fees; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureExantetrio markets
Min. Deposit$11700$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while trio markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureExantetrio markets
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderNoYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, WEB, desktopMT4, 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 trio markets compare. trio markets has a video library; Exante does not. trio markets integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Exante does not. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. trio markets scores higher overall in education and research.

trio markets wins this category
FeatureExantetrio markets
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoYes

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 trio markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). trio markets uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. trio markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

trio markets wins this category
FeatureExantetrio markets
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardNoYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. trio markets offers live chat; Exante does not, making trio markets easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and trio markets supports 8, giving trio markets broader global reach. trio markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.

trio markets wins this category
FeatureExantetrio markets
Live ChatNoYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic