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Exness
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Choosing between Exness and Aetos Capital depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Exness is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Aetos Capital operates from Sydney, Australia. Exness has the longer track record, established in 2008, compared to Aetos Capital which was founded in 2013. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Exness
Aetos Capital
| Exness | Aetos Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $10 ✓ | $50 |
| Spread from | 0.1 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:2000 ✓ | 1:500 |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC, FSCA ✓ | ASIC, FCA |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, MT5 |
Exness is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Aetos Capital offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Lower feesExness holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA. Aetos Capital is regulated by ASIC, FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Crypto, Indices markets. Exness additionally covers Stocks. Aetos Capital adds Commodities.
On spreads, Aetos Capital is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.1 pips at Exness.
Exness supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Aetos Capital offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
Exness requires a minimum deposit of $10, while Aetos Capital sets a minimum deposit of $50. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Exness at 3.77/5 and Aetos Capital at 3.43/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Exness leads overall with a clear advantage.
Exness
3.8/5
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Aetos Capital
3.4/5
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Exness scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Exness holds a 3.8/5 rating vs Aetos Capital's 3.4/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Exness offers spreads from 0.1 pips, while Aetos Capital starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Exness requires a minimum deposit of $10. Aetos Capital requires $50.
Exness is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, while Aetos Capital holds licences from ASIC, FCA.
Exness supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Aetos Capital supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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