Exante
XM
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while XM was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while XM is regulated by International Financial Services Commission(IFSC) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XM has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $5 at XM.
| Feature | Exante | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $5 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | International Financial Services Commission(IFSC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2009 |
| Country | Malta | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and XM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $5 at XM). Exante charges withdrawal fees while XM does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. XM applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exante does not. Overall, XM scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $5 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while XM supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. XM supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | XM |
|---|---|---|
| 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, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and XM compare. XM runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. XM has a video library; Exante does not. XM publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. XM integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. XM scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | XM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 XM supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). XM uniquely supports credit/debit card and Neteller among the two brokers. XM scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. XM offers live chat; Exante does not, making XM easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante supports 2 languages and XM supports 20, giving XM broader global reach. XM scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish |