Exante
Valbury Capital
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Valbury Capital was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Valbury Capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Valbury Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $15000 at Valbury Capital.
| Feature | Exante | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $15000 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | Malta | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Valbury Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $15000 at Valbury Capital). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Valbury Capital does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Valbury Capital applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Exante | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $15000 |
| 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 Valbury Capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Valbury Capital supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and Valbury Capital compare. Valbury Capital has a video library; Exante does not. Valbury Capital integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Exante does not. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Valbury Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Valbury Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Valbury Capital uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Valbury Capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Valbury Capital offers live chat; Exante does not, making Valbury Capital easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Valbury Capital scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |