Exness and Moneta Markets face off on stock CFDs, trading different platform choices and regulatory protections. The tension centers on access, safety, and execution styles.
Exness and Moneta Markets are closely matched in overall scoring. Exness differentiates itself with a proprietary platform, 24/5 live chat, and a compensation scheme.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose Exness if…
Choose Exness. You access a proprietary trading platform and 24/5 live chat, plus compensation protection.
Choose Moneta Markets if…
Choose Moneta Markets. It benefits from ASIC and FSCA regulation with ECN stock CFDs, but lacks a proprietary platform and 24/5 live chat.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
Exness is safer due to FCA and CySEC oversight, plus additional regulators.
| Editorial score | 3.6/ 5 | 3.5/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | $1▼ lower | $50 |
| Spreads from | 0.3 pips | 0 pips▼ lower |
| Commission / lot | $3.5/lot▼ lower | $6/lot |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Exness | Moneta Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS, SIPC) | Pass | Fail |
| Costs | ||
| Commission-free trading | Fail | Fail |
| Features | ||
| Fractional shares | Fail | Fail |
| Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) | Fail | Fail |
| Extended hours trading | Fail | Fail |
| IPO access | Fail | Fail |
| Short selling | Pass | Pass |
| Stock screener tool | Fail | Fail |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: Exness rates 3.6/5 and Moneta Markets rates 3.5/5. Exness has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
Moneta Markets lists tighter spreads from 0, compared with Exness's 0.3. For stock trading, also factor in any per-trade or per-share commissions — spreads and commissions together determine the true cost per trade.
Exness has $1, while Moneta Markets requires at least $50. This makes Exness more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both Exness and Moneta Markets hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, two factors stand out: Exness requires a lower minimum deposit ($1), lowering the barrier to entry, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
Exness lists maximum leverage of 20:1, while Moneta Markets lists up to 1000:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Exness charges $3.5 per trade, lower than Moneta Markets's $6 per trade. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day. Stock commissions may be charged as a flat rate per trade or per share; confirm the exact structure on each broker's website.
Exness supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Moneta Markets supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. Moneta Markets has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Neither Exness nor Moneta Markets is listed as offering commission-free trading in our data. Compare each broker's commission schedule directly, as fees vary by account type and the markets you trade.
Exness scores higher on investor protection criteria, with compensation scheme coverage and segregated client funds. For stock investors, confirming compensation scheme coverage ensures your assets are protected up to a defined limit if the broker becomes insolvent.
Moneta Markets wins for active traders due to ECN pricing and copy trading integration.
Exness is best for beginners due to a $1 minimum deposit and broad platform access.
Global market access is equally matched across Exness and Moneta Markets.
Equally matched for long-term investing as neither offers fractional shares or DRIP.
| 0.65 pips |
| 0.6 pips▼ lower |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
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| Deposit fee | Free | Free |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerPerfect MoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
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| Commission-free | No | No |
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| Fractional shares | No | No |
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| Dividend reinvestment | No | No |
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| Extended hours | No | No |
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| IPO access | No | No |
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| Short selling | Yes | Yes |
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| Regulators | FCA FSCA OJK CySEC | ASIC FSCA FSA Seychelles |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 |
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