Exante
Valutrades
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Valutrades was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Valutrades is regulated by Unregulated among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Valutrades has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $0 at Valutrades.
| Feature | Exante | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $0 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | Malta | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Valutrades, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Valutrades has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Valutrades does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Valutrades charges deposit fees; Exante does not. Overall, Valutrades scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Valutrades supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Valutrades supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | iPhone,iOS,Mac,iPad,Android,WEB |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and Valutrades compare. Valutrades runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Valutrades has a video library; Exante does not. Valutrades publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Valutrades integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Valutrades scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Valutrades supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Valutrades uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Valutrades scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Valutrades offers live chat; Exante does not, making Valutrades easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Valutrades scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |