Exness
Saxo Markets
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Overview
Exness was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Saxo Markets was established in 2012 and is based in Denmark. Exness holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Saxo Markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exness serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Saxo Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Exness and $6500 at Saxo Markets.
| Feature | Exness | Saxo Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $6500 |
| Regulation | Cyprus 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) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2012 |
| Country | Cyprus | Denmark |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exness and Saxo Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exness has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $6500 at Saxo Markets). Saxo Markets charges withdrawal fees while Exness does not, giving Exness an edge for frequent withdrawers. Saxo Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exness does not. Overall, Exness scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exness | Saxo Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $6500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exness offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Saxo Markets 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.
| Feature | Exness | Saxo Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | 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 Exness and Saxo Markets compare. Exness runs regular live webinars; Saxo Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Exness publishes daily market commentary; Saxo Markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Exness maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Exness scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Exness | Saxo Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 Saxo Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Exness | Saxo Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | 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. Both Exness and Saxo Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Exness | Saxo Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |