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Exness
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Choosing between Exness and Questrade depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Exness is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Questrade operates from Toronto, Canada. Questrade has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to Exness which was founded in 2008. 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
Questrade
| Exness | Questrade | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $10 ✓ | $1000 |
| Spread from | 0.1 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:2000 ✓ | 1:3 |
| Regulation | FCA, CySEC, FSCA ✓ | SEC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Exness is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Questrade offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Lower feesExness holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA. Questrade is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Indices markets. Exness additionally covers Cfd, Crypto. Questrade adds Commodities.
On spreads, Questrade is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.1 pips at Exness.
Exness supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Questrade offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
Exness requires a minimum deposit of $10, while Questrade sets a minimum deposit of $1,000. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Exness at 3.77/5 and Questrade at 3.33/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Exness leads overall with a clear advantage.
Exness
3.8/5
Choose Exness if you want…
Questrade
3.3/5
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Exness scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Exness holds a 3.8/5 rating vs Questrade's 3.3/5. 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 Questrade starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Exness requires a minimum deposit of $10. Questrade requires $1000.
Exness is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, while Questrade holds licences from SEC.
Exness supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. Questrade supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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