Exante
Wealthfront
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Wealthfront was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Wealthfront is regulated by Unregulated among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Wealthfront has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $500 at Wealthfront.
| Feature | Exante | Wealthfront |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $500 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | Malta | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Wealthfront, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $500 at Wealthfront). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Exante | Wealthfront |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Wealthfront supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Wealthfront supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | Wealthfront |
|---|---|---|
| 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,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 Wealthfront compare. Wealthfront runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. Wealthfront has a video library; Exante does not. Wealthfront publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. Wealthfront integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Wealthfront scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | Wealthfront |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Wealthfront supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Wealthfront uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Wealthfront scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Wealthfront |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Wealthfront offers live chat; Exante does not, making Wealthfront easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Wealthfront scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Wealthfront |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |