Overview
Exness was founded in 2008 and has grown into one of the world's most recognised forex brokers, processing over $4.5 trillion in monthly trading volume. The broker serves 800,000+ active clients across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America through its Seychelles-regulated entity, while maintaining FCA and CySEC licences. It is especially popular in Thailand, Vietnam, and across Southeast Asia.
Pros
- Ultra-low spreads: Raw and Zero Spread accounts offer EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips
- Instant withdrawals: Most withdrawals are processed instantly, 24/7, with no fees
- High leverage: Up to unlimited leverage available for accounts under $5,000
- Multiple platforms: MT4, MT5, and the proprietary Exness Terminal (TradingView-powered)
- Swap-free accounts: Islamic accounts available at no extra cost on most instruments
Cons
- Narrow product range: Only ~209 symbols — limited crypto, no stocks or ETFs
- Offshore entity for retail: UK/Cyprus entities do not accept retail clients; most users trade under FSA Seychelles
- Limited research tools: No in-house analysis team; basic market news only
- High raw account commissions: $3.50 per side ($7 round turn) on Raw/Zero accounts
- No US clients: Not available to traders in the United States
Spreads & Fees
| Account Type | EUR/USD Spread | Commission | All-In Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | From 0.3 pips | None | ~0.3–1.0 pips |
| Standard Cent | From 0.3 pips | None | ~0.3–1.0 pips |
| Raw Spread | From 0.0 pips | $3.50/side | ~0.70 pips |
| Zero Spread | 0.0 pips (fixed) | $3.50/side | ~0.70 pips |
| Pro | From 0.1 pips | None | ~0.1–0.5 pips |
Overnight (Swap) Fees: Vary by instrument; swap-free available on most pairs. Withdrawal Fees: Free on most methods (bank transfer, card, e-wallets, crypto). Inactivity Fee: None.