EXANTE is a broker for professional traders that offers a diverse range of instruments including forex, equities, bonds, options, futures, and commodities. This is a review that examines the broker’s account, product, and platform offerings.  To read more on how to manage your finances, you can check out guides across the web.

Summary – EXANTE at a glance

EXANTE was founded by Alexey Kirienko, Gatis Eglitis, and Anatoly Knyazev, intended to be a sophisticated trading solution for experienced and professional traders. With a higher entry barrier (individual accounts begin at 10,000 EUR/GBP deposit) and an advanced trading platform, the broker also offers access to a wide range of financial markets ranging from forex and equities to bonds and commodities. Derivatives such as options and futures are also available.

As a broker with a global clientele, EXANTE is regulated in several key regions in which they operate. These include the SFC in Hong Kong, the FCA in the United Kingdom, the MFSA in Malta, and the CySEC in Cyprus. It currently has over 2 billion USD in assets.

Account offerings

EXANTE offers two types of accounts – individual and corporate. Those who wish to trade with both accounts can do so by opening two separate accounts. Aimed at professional trading, accounts come with high minimum deposit requirements to access live trading. Corporate clients typically include financial institutions such as banks and investment firms. Demo accounts are also available upon registration.

Individual account

• Multi-currency
• Deposits can be made in GBP/USD/JPY/EUR/CHF/CZK/SEK/CAD/HKD/MXN/PLN/NOK/SGD/AUD
• Withdrawals can be made in EUR/USD/GBP/CHF/CZK/JPY/AUD/CAD/HKD/MXN/NOK/SEK/PLN/SGD
• Minimum deposit requirement of 10,000EUR or currency-equivalent
• Can access all trading instruments on the EXANTE platform
• Proof of identity and proof of residence required

Corporate account

• Multi-currency
• Deposits can be made in GBP/USD/JPY/EUR/CHF/CZK/SEK/CAD/HKD/MXN/PLN/NOK/SGD/AUD
• Withdrawals can be made in EUR/USD/GBP/CHF/CZK/JPY/AUD/CAD/HKD/MXN/NOK/SEK/PLN/SGD
• Minimum deposit requirement of 50,000 EUR or currency-equivalent
• Can access all trading instruments on the EXANTE platform
• Proof of registration, incorporation, and active status required
• Registration office details required
• For the full list of documents and details, you should visit their support center

Demo account

• Demo account automatically created upon registration with EXANTE
• Virtual funds of 1,000,000 EUR available that can be reset
• No funding required
• Market data delayed by 30 minutes
• Not all exchanges can be accessed from the demo account

Restrictions on account opening

EXANTE currently works with clients from all over the world except US citizens and residents, Japan, Iran, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). There is also enhanced due diligence required for clients from Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ethiopia, Iraq, Lao PDR, Syria, Uganda, Vanuatu, and Yemen.

This information is accurate as of the time of writing.

Product range and fees

EXANTE offers access to forex pairs, equities, commodities, bonds, and options and futures on instruments. There are over 1 million instruments available for trading from over 50 markets around the world, and traders can also request instruments not found on the platform.

Forex	50 currency pairs
Equities	Over 40,000 stocks and ETFs from 30+ financial markets
Commodities (Metals)	Gold, silver, copper, platinum, and copper. Metals can also be traded via multiple instruments such as Futures, Options, Spots, and ETFs
Bonds	Exchange-traded and OTC bonds available Corporate and government bonds also available
Options	500,000+ options across global exchanges
Futures	15+ global futures markets

Trading fees and commissions

EXANTE offers competitive rates on major exchanges.

Forex	From 0.3 spread
Equities	From 0.02 USD
Commodities (Metals)	From 3 USD
Bonds	From 9 bps
Options	From 1.5 USD
Futures	From 1.5 USD

EXANTE does charge overnight rates for short positions and FX, and the fees depend on the specific position and market conditions. Short selling is also available for certain liquid stocks, with a current default rate of 12% for easy-to-borrow stocks for all clients.

Additionally, the broker charges an inactivity fee (50 EUR) for accounts that have not traded for over six months, have no open positions, and have a balance of under 5,000EUR unless the account owner is an authorized trader or agent.

There are no margin-trading fees and leverage can be used freely (within bounds) as long as a trader keeps Margin Utilization under 100%.

The information is up to date at the time of writing but can be subject to change.

The EXANTE trading platform

EXANTE offers a proprietary solution, the EXANTE trading platform, which is accessible on desktop, mobile, and through web terminals. For desktop and mobile, the app can be downloaded from the website or from the App Store or Google Play Store.

The EXANTE trading platform is designed for data transparency and has execution speeds of 10ms. It also comes with a network of 1,100 servers that the broker’s clients can benefit from, and traders can access the whole range of the broker’s offerings when trading live.

For more information on the platform, you can view manual guides on the broker’s website.

Closing remarks

EXANTE has made a name for themselves among professional and experienced traders. With an advanced platform and an impressive range of instruments available (over 1 million), it is a great choice for traders who wish to execute complex strategies and achieve portfolio diversification. Professional traders who are not put off by their high entry barrier will certainly find it fruitful to work with a broker that offers fast and efficient execution, trading from a multi-currency account, and the ability to trade from individual and corporate accounts.