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CFI vs Exness

Compare CFI and Exness side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

CFI

CFI

Active traders and MENA region clients

CFI is a multi-asset broker offering 15,000+ instruments across forex, CFDs, equities, ETFs, crypto, and futu…

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Exness

Exness

Active forex and CFD traders

Exness is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2008, offering MetaTrader 4/5 and a proprietary terminal with com…

Head-to-head comparison

CFI vs Exness
Feature CFI Exness
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Stock CFDs from $0.005 per share (minimum $1 per trade) on some entities -
Regulators FCA, CySEC, CMA, FSCA, FSC, FSA, JSC, FRA, BDL, VFSC CySEC, FCA, FSCA, CMA, FSA, FSC, CBCS
Best for Active traders and MENA region clients Active forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
-
Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Bonds
-
Options
-
Futures
-
Margin
Demo Account
Multi Currency

Pros & cons

CFI

CFI

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA, CySEC, and CMA among 10+ entities
  • 15,000+ tradable instruments
  • No minimum deposit requirement
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • MetaTrader 5, TradingView, and proprietary platform all available
  • Unlimited demo account with no time limit
  • Negative balance protection on regulated entities
  • AI-powered trading assistant (Kaiana) and Capitalise.ai algo trading

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $10/month when commissions fall below threshold
  • Forex spreads on the Zero Commission account are average to above average (1.4-1.5 pips EUR/USD at peak hours)
  • Conditions and protections vary significantly by entity - offshore entities offer less protection
  • Crypto trading not available to UK clients
  • Limited payment processor options in some regions
  • No investor compensation fund coverage across all entities
Exness

Exness

Pros

  • No deposit, withdrawal, or inactivity fees
  • Competitive spreads - Standard EUR/USD from 0.8 pips with no commission
  • Multiple account types including Raw Spread and Zero for low-cost trading
  • MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 fully supported
  • Swap-free account option available to all traders, not limited to Islamic accounts
  • Free VPS hosting for eligible accounts
  • Demo accounts available for all account types
  • 24/7 multilingual customer support

Cons

  • CySEC and FCA entities do not serve retail clients - most retail traders are assigned to offshore or lower-tier entities
  • No direct ownership of stocks, ETFs, or bonds - all instruments are CFDs
  • Limited educational resources compared to multi-asset competitors
  • No cTrader or TradingView as standalone platforms
  • Unavailable to retail clients in the US, EU, and UK
  • Copy trading service discontinued in June 2026; no copy trading available
CFI

CFI

CFI is a multi-asset broker offering 15,000+ instruments across forex, CFDs, equities, ETFs, crypto, and futures through MT5, TradingView, and a proprietary platform.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Exness

Exness

Exness is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2008, offering MetaTrader 4/5 and a proprietary terminal with competitive spreads, no deposit fees, and swap-free account options.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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