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