Exante
Xtrade
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while Xtrade was established in 2003 and is based in Australia. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Xtrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Xtrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $1 at Xtrade.
| Feature | Exante | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $1 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2003 |
| Country | Malta | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and Xtrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Xtrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $11700 at Exante). Exante charges withdrawal fees while Xtrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Xtrade charges deposit fees; Exante does not. Overall, Xtrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $1 |
| 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 Xtrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not available |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and Xtrade compare. Exante maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Exante | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Exante uniquely supports bank transfer among the two brokers. Exante scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Not available |
| Credit Card | No | Not available |
| PayPal | No | Not available |
| Skrill | No | Not available |
| Neteller | No | Not available |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Xtrade offers live chat; Exante does not, making Xtrade easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exante offers multilingual support. Xtrade scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Not available |