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Exness

8.4/10

netotrade

7.4/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
10/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Exness was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while netotrade was established in 2016 and is based in USA. Exness holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while netotrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exness serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; netotrade has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Exness and $250 at netotrade.

Exness wins this category
FeatureExnessnetotrade
Min. Deposit$1$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CRFIN, The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Banque de France, The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego (KNF)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F283
Founded20082016
CountryCyprusUSA
Clients10,000+14,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exness and netotrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exness has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at netotrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Exness scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Exness wins this category
FeatureExnessnetotrade
Min. Deposit$1$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Exness offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while netotrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureExnessnetotrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exness and netotrade compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureExnessnetotrade
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Exness accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while netotrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). netotrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. netotrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

netotrade wins this category
FeatureExnessnetotrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Exness and netotrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exness supports 2 languages and netotrade supports 8, giving netotrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureExnessnetotrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic