Feature | Exness | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
Foundation Year | 2008 | 2010 |
Regulation | CySEC, FCA, FSCA, FSA, CBCS | FCA, ASIC, DFSA, SCB, CySEC |
Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | Melbourne, Australia |
Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness WebTrader | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader |
Mobile Trading | Yes, available on iOS and Android | Yes, available on iOS and Android |
Minimum Deposit | $1 (Standard Accounts) | $200 (Standard Account) |
Account Types | Standard, Raw Spread, Zero, Pro | Standard, Razor (ECN) |
Spreads | From 0.0 pips (Raw and Zero accounts) | From 0.0 pips (Razor account) |
Commission | Zero for Standard, from $3.5 per lot for Raw and Zero accounts | From $3.5 per lot on Razor accounts |
Leverage | Up to 1:2000 | Up to 1:500 |
Available Markets | Forex, Cryptocurrencies, Metals, Energies, Stocks, Indices | Forex, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Indices, Shares |
Number of Currency Pairs | 100+ | 60+ |
Cryptocurrency Pairs | Yes, major and minor cryptocurrencies | Yes, major cryptocurrencies only |
Deposit Methods | Bank Transfer, Credit/Debit Cards, Skrill, Neteller, Cryptocurrencies | Bank Transfer, Credit/Debit Cards, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller |
Withdrawal Methods | Bank Transfer, Credit/Debit Cards, Skrill, Neteller, Cryptocurrencies | Bank Transfer, Credit/Debit Cards, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller |
Deposit Fees | None | None |
Withdrawal Fees | None | None |
Execution Speed | Very fast, often under 0.01s | Fast, typically around 0.05s |
Customer Support | 24/7 live chat, email, phone support | 24/5 live chat, email, phone support |
Educational Resources | Webinars, Articles, Market Insights | Webinars, eBooks, Market Analysis |
Demo Account | Yes, unlimited | Yes, 30 days |
Islamic Account Option | Yes | Yes |
Copy Trading | Yes, through Exness Social Trading platform | No |
Market Analysis Tools | Economic Calendar, News, Trading Signals | Smart Trader Tools, Economic Calendar, Autochartist |
Supported Languages | Multiple, including English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese | Multiple, including English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese |
Reputation | Generally positive, known for transparency | Highly reputable, strong focus on ECN trading |
Account Verification | Required, usually quick verification | Required, typically within 24 hours |
Negative Balance Protection | Yes, available for all accounts | Yes, available for all accounts |
Scalping | Allowed | Allowed |
Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
Trading Bots (EAs) | Yes, compatible with MT4 and MT5 | Yes, compatible with MT4, MT5, and cTrader |
Feature | Exness | Pepperstone |
VPS Hosting | Free VPS for eligible accounts | Free VPS for Razor and certain accounts |
Stop-Out Level | 0% to 30% (varies by account type and region) | 20% |
Swap-Free Option | Available for Islamic accounts, automatically applied | Available for Islamic accounts, by request |
Currency for Accounts | Multiple, including USD, EUR, GBP, AUD | Multiple, including USD, EUR, GBP, AUD |
Trading Hours | 24/5 for most markets, 24/7 for cryptocurrencies | 24/5 for most markets, 24/7 for cryptocurrencies |
Social Trading/Copy Trading | Yes, through Exness Social Trading App | No |
News Feed Integration | Yes, real-time updates | Yes, economic news calendar |
Automated Trading Support | Fully supported on MT4 and MT5 | Fully supported on MT4, MT5, and cTrader |
One-Click Trading | Yes | Yes |
Trailing Stop | Yes | Yes |
Market Depth | Available on MT5 | Available on cTrader |
Order Types | Market, Limit, Stop, Trailing Stop | Market, Limit, Stop, Trailing Stop |
Slippage Control | Yes, minimal slippage with fast execution | Yes, competitive ECN execution |
Position Size | Flexible, from micro-lots | Flexible, from micro-lots |
Trading Central | Available | Available |
News & Market Analysis | Exness provides daily market analysis | Daily market analysis available |
Custom Indicators | Fully customizable with MT4/MT5 support | Fully customizable with MT4/MT5/cTrader support |
Order Execution Type | Market Execution | Market Execution |
Tick Charts | Available | Available on cTrader |
Margin Call Level | 60% | 50% |
Micro Lot Trading | Yes | Yes |
Price Alert System | Available | Available through platforms |
Portfolio Management | Not provided directly | Not provided directly |
Advanced Charting Tools | Available through MT4/MT5 | Available through MT4/MT5 and cTrader |
Client Fund Security | Segregated accounts, top-tier bank partnerships | Segregated accounts, top-tier bank partnerships |
Public Financial Reporting | Yes, transparent with periodic reporting | Limited financial information available publicly |
User-Friendly Interface | Yes, intuitive interface | Yes, intuitive and customizable |
Mobile App Customizability | Moderate, with essential features | High, with advanced tools on cTrader Mobile |
Payment Processing Time | Instant for many options, up to 3 business days for some | Instant to 3 business days, depending on method |
Order Execution Transparency | High, real-time execution details provided | High, real-time transparency on order execution |
Zero Spread Accounts | Yes, offers zero spread on specific accounts | Yes, available on Razor account |
Regulated Regions | EU, UK, Asia, Africa, Middle East | EU, Australia, Middle East, Bahamas |
Account Rebalancing | Not specifically offered | Not specifically offered |
Customer Support Languages | 15+ languages | 10+ languages |
Real-Time Notifications | Yes, trade and balance notifications | Yes, trade and news notifications |
Trading Instruments Expansion | Frequently adds new assets | Frequently adds new assets |
Inactivity Fees | None | None |
Client Segregation Policy | Full segregation of client funds | Full segregation of client funds |
Negative Balance Reimbursement | Guaranteed protection with automatic resets | Guaranteed protection with automatic resets |
Educational Webinars | Frequent, covering all levels | Frequent, covering beginner to advanced levels |
Algorithmic Trading | Supported, via MT4 and MT5 | Supported, via MT4, MT5, and cTrader |
Custom Trading Strategies | Supported | Supported, with extensive charting tools |
Client Area Features | Extensive, with detailed account analytics | Extensive, with portfolio and analytics tools |
Charts Accessibility | Desktop, mobile, web platform | Desktop, mobile, cTrader web platform |
Proprietary Platform | Exness WebTrader | No, third-party platforms only |
Trade Customization | Offers adjustable trade sizes and order types | Extensive order customizations |
Latency | Ultra-low latency through dedicated servers | Low latency, ECN trading model |
Contract for Difference (CFD) | Supported for multiple asset classes | Supported for multiple asset classes |
User Feedback System | Actively collects and implements feedback | Actively collects and implements feedback |
Risk Management Tools | Margin calls, stop-loss, take-profit | Margin calls, stop-loss, take-profit |
Social Media Integration | No direct integration | No direct integration |
Market Sentiment Indicators | Available for select markets | Available for select markets |
Trade Execution Metrics | Monthly performance statistics available | Monthly performance reports available |
Advanced Chart Layouts | Available with multiple chart types | Available, customizable on cTrader and MT4/MT5 |
Trader Community Forum | Yes, active forum on Exness website | Yes, active community and forums |
Trading Contests | Occasionally offers trading competitions | Occasionally offers trading competitions |
API Trading Access | Yes, API for integration and automation | Yes, API access for cTrader |
Customizable Alerts | Yes, for price and technical indicators | Yes, for price and technical indicators |
Advanced Financial Calculators | Yes, for margin, profit, and swap | Yes, extensive calculators for trading support |
Security of Transactions | 2FA, encrypted platforms | 2FA, high-grade encryption |
Annual Financial Audits | Regular, conducted by third parties | Regular, with audit details available on request |
Exness and Pepperstone offer competitive forex trading features, with Exness excelling in low deposit requirements and social trading, while Pepperstone focuses on ECN trading and extensive platform options.