Exante
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Exante
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Choosing between Exante and ActivTrades depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Exante is headquartered in Valletta, Malta, while ActivTrades operates from London, UK. ActivTrades has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to Exante which was founded in 2011. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Exante
ActivTrades
| Exante | ActivTrades | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.6/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $10000 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0 pips ✓ | 0.5 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:30 | 1:400 ✓ |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC | FCA, CySEC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web |
Exante is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Exante offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowExante
ActivTrades
Exante
ActivTrades
Exante holds licences from FCA, CySEC. ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Forex, Cfd, Indices markets. Exante additionally covers Crypto. ActivTrades adds Commodities.
On spreads, Exante is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
Exante supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. ActivTrades offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
Exante requires a minimum deposit of $10,000, while ActivTrades sets no minimum deposit. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Exante at 3.64/5 and ActivTrades at 3.56/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Exante leads overall with a clear advantage.
Exante
3.6/5
Choose Exante if you want…
ActivTrades
3.6/5
Choose ActivTrades if you want…
Exante scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Exante holds a 3.6/5 rating vs ActivTrades's 3.6/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Exante offers spreads from 0 pips, while ActivTrades starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Exante requires a minimum deposit of $10000. ActivTrades requires $0.
Exante is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC.
Exante supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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