Exante
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Exante
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Choosing between Exante and UOB Kay Hian depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Exante is headquartered in Valletta, Malta, while UOB Kay Hian operates from Singapore. UOB Kay Hian has the longer track record, established in 1973, 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
UOB Kay Hian
Exante is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Exante offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Exante
3.6 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
UOB Kay Hian
$10000 vs $0
Exante
WinnerUOB Kay Hian
Exante
Lower feesUOB Kay Hian
Exante holds licences from FCA, CySEC. UOB Kay Hian is regulated by MAS, SFC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Forex, Indices markets. Exante additionally covers Cfd, Crypto. UOB Kay Hian adds Etf.
Exante supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. UOB Kay Hian offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Exante requires a minimum deposit of $10,000, while UOB Kay Hian sets no minimum deposit. This makes UOB Kay Hian accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Exante at 3.64/5 and UOB Kay Hian at 3.31/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Exante leads overall with a clear advantage.
Exante scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Exante holds a 3.6/5 rating vs UOB Kay Hian's 3.3/5. 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 UOB Kay Hian starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Exante requires a minimum deposit of $10000. UOB Kay Hian requires $0.
Exante is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while UOB Kay Hian holds licences from MAS, SFC.
Exante supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. UOB Kay Hian supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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