Exante
z.com
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Overview
Exante was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Malta, while z.com was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Exante holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while z.com is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exante serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; z.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $11700 at Exante and $50 at z.com.
| Feature | Exante | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $50 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), CySEC. Licence No.: 165/12, FCA, HKMA | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | Malta | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exante and z.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exante has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $11700 (vs $50 at z.com). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. z.com charges deposit fees; Exante does not. Overall, z.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $11700 | $50 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Exante offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while z.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. z.com supports social and copy trading features, which Exante does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Exante | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exante and z.com compare. z.com runs regular live webinars; Exante does not. z.com has a video library; Exante does not. z.com publishes daily market commentary; Exante does not. z.com integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Exante does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. z.com scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exante | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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 z.com supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). z.com uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. z.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exante | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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. z.com offers live chat; Exante does not, making z.com easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. z.com scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Exante | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |