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In this head to head comparison of Exness vs IUX, we will compare the trading platforms, mobile apps, range of investments, costs, market research, and more. Let's dive in.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 51% and 89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Exness, established in 2008, is a well-regarded online broker with a notable presence in the industry. It holds two Tier-1 licenses and three Tier-2 licenses, reflecting a commitment to regulatory compliance. With a ForexBrokers.com Trust Score of 81, Exness is categorized as a 'trusted' broker, assuring clients of a fair level of security and reliability in their trading operations. While not publicly traded or a banking institution, Exness has established a trustworthy profile over the years.
IUX, on the other hand, has been in operation since 2016 and holds one Tier-1 and one Tier-2 license. Its ForexBrokers.com Trust Score is 78, placing it in the 'average risk' category. Like Exness, IUX is not publicly listed and does not operate as a bank, but its slightly lower trust score suggests there may be more regulatory risks involved. Understanding these differences can help investors make informed decisions about which platform aligns best with their comfort level and trading needs.
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| Year Founded | 2008 | 2016 |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No |
| Bank | No | No |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 2 | 1 |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 3 | 1 |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 3 | 1 |
Here’s how commissions and fees compare between Exness and IUX. Both earn 4 out of 5 stars for commissions and fees; however, Exness is ranked #36 of 63 for this category by ForexBrokers.com, while IUX is ranked #49 of 63. Each broker offers both spread-only and commission-based accounts, so your trading costs will depend on the account you choose and how much you trade.
Exness provides two Standard accounts (including a Cent option) and three Professional accounts. The Standard Cent has the widest spreads; the Standard tightens them; and the Pro trims spreads further and lets you choose instant or market execution. Commission-based choices include Zero Spread, which charges a per-trade commission of $0.05 with market execution, and the Raw account, which charges up to $7 per round-turn lot ($3.5 per side) with lower spreads. Most Exness accounts use market execution, and margin calls trigger at 30% on the Zero Spread and Raw accounts.
IUX prices also hinge on account type. The Standard and Standard+ accounts need only a $10 minimum deposit; Standard+ supports deposit bonuses but has wider spreads, while Standard keeps spreads lower. For active traders, the Pro account is spread-only with a listed 0.7-pip average on EUR/USD, and the Raw account advertises the tightest spreads but adds a $6 commission per 100,000 units, working out to roughly 0.6 pips all-in; the Standard account lists about 0.9 pips. In a straight commission-per-lot comparison, IUX Raw undercuts Exness Raw, while Exness’ Zero Spread option targets near-zero spreads for a tiny per-trade fee.
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| Minimum Deposit | $10 | 10 |
| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account | N/A | 0.86 |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | N/A | 0.6 |
| Non-wire bank transfer | No | No |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | No | No |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
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Exness and IUX both let you trade forex as CFDs or spot, and both support cryptocurrency CFDs (but not actual crypto). Exness offers a wider selection overall, with 209 symbols and 96 forex pairs, compared with IUX’s 152 symbols and 34 forex pairs. Neither broker lets you buy real U.S. stocks, but there’s a key difference: IUX offers access to real shares on select international exchanges, while Exness does not.
Exness includes copy trading, whereas IUX does not. For Range of Investments, both earn 3.5 stars from ForexBrokers.com, though Exness ranks #56 out of 63 brokers and IUX ranks #61. In short, pick Exness if you want more symbols, more forex pairs, and copy trading; choose IUX if you want the option to buy real international shares.
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 209 | 152 |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 96 | 34 |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | No | No |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | No | Yes |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
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Exness and IUX both cover the basics traders expect: free demo (paper) accounts, in-house proprietary platforms, Windows desktop downloads, and web-based platforms. Each also lets you place trades directly from charts. Key differences show up in platform choice and extras. Exness supports both MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) and includes copy trading, while IUX supports MT5 only and does not offer copy trading.
If you want MT4 access or plan to use copy trading, Exness is the more flexible pick. According to ForexBrokers.com, Exness earns 4 stars and ranks #26 out of 63 for Trading Platforms and Tools, while IUX scores 3.5 stars and ranks #60. Traders focused on MT5 with a straightforward setup might lean toward IUX, but those seeking broader platform options and social features may prefer Exness.
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes |
| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | No |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | Yes | Yes |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 107 | 106 |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes |
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Exness and IUX both offer mobile trading apps for iPhone and Android. Exness includes price alerts, while IUX does not. Neither app syncs watchlists with your online account. For charting tools, IUX packs in 106 technical studies compared to Exness’s 35. However, Exness lets you draw trendlines on charts, whereas IUX does not. If you rely on saved drawings, IUX auto-saves them; Exness does not.
In overall quality, Exness is rated 4 out of 5 stars, while IUX is rated 3.5 out of 5. According to ForexBrokers.com’s Mobile Trading Apps rankings, Exness places #26 out of 63 brokers and IUX ranks #61. Pick Exness if you want price alerts and trendline drawing; choose IUX if you prefer a larger set of indicators and auto-saving chart drawings.
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| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | No |
| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | No | No |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 35 | 106 |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | No |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | No | Yes |
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For market research, Exness offers more built-in tools than IUX. Exness provides daily market commentary, top-tier forex news from sources such as Bloomberg, Reuters, or Dow Jones, Trading Central analytics, a sentiment tool that shows long/short positions, and an economic calendar. IUX includes an economic calendar but does not provide daily commentary, premium news, Trading Central tools, or a sentiment gauge. Neither broker offers Autochartist, TipRanks, or Acuity Trading tools.
Independent testing from ForexBrokers.com rates Exness at 3.5 out of 5 stars for Research (ranked 42 of 63), while IUX earns 3 out of 5 stars (ranked 60 of 63). If you want daily insights, news, and sentiment data to guide your trades, Exness is the stronger choice; if you only need a basic calendar, IUX may suffice.
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | No |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | No |
| TipRanks | No | No |
| Acuity Trading | No | No |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
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Exness and IUX both offer forex and CFD education for beginners, including at least 10 beginner-focused videos to help you learn the basics. Exness goes further with monthly client webinars for live learning, while IUX does not host monthly webinars. If you plan to grow your skills over time, Exness also provides at least 10 advanced videos, whereas IUX does not match that level of advanced content.
Ratings reflect this difference: Exness scores 3.5 out of 5 stars for Education and ranks #47 out of 63 brokers, while IUX scores 3 stars and ranks #60. In short, beginners can get started with either broker, but Exness offers more ongoing and advanced learning options, while IUX focuses more on the basics.
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| Webinars | Yes | No |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | Yes | No |
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After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that Exness is better than IUX. Exness finished with an overall rank of #43, while IUX finished with an overall rank of #55.
Exness is a MetaTrader-only broker regulated in the EU offering multiple account types and forex pairs, but its offering lacks the range of CFDs forex brokers typically offer.
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Exness vs IUX: neither online broker offers buying actual (delivered) cryptocurrency, but both support trading cryptocurrency CFDs (not the underlying coins).
Exness vs IUX: both online brokers do not support ACH/SEPA or PayPal, both support Skrill and bank wire deposits/withdrawals, and Visa/Mastercard availability is not specified.
Please note:
We review each broker’s overall global offering – a “Yes” checkmark in our Compare Tool does not guarantee the availability of any specific features in your country of residence. To verify the availability of any features within your country of residence, please contact the broker directly.
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| Trust Score | 81 | 78 | |
| Year Founded | 2008 | 2016 | |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No | |
| Bank | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | No | |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 2 | 1 | |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 3 | 1 | |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 | |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 3 | 1 |
| Tier-1 Licenses (Highly Trusted) | Exness | IUX | |
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| Australia (ASIC Authorised) | No | Yes | |
| Canada (CIRO Authorised) | No | No | |
| Hong Kong (SFC Authorised) | No | No | |
| Japan (FSA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Singapore (MAS Authorised) | No | No | |
| Switzerland (FINMA Authorised) | No | ||
| United Kingdom (U.K.) (FCA Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| USA (CFTC Authorized) | No | No | |
| New Zealand (FMA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | No |
| Tier-2 Licenses (Trusted) | Exness | IUX | |
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| Kenya (CMA Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| Israel (ISA Authorised) | No | No | |
| South Africa (FSCA Authorised) | Yes | Yes | |
| UAE (DFSA, FSRA, or SCA Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| India (SEBI Authorised) | No | No | |
| Jordan (JSC Authorised) | Yes | No |
| Investments | Exness | IUX | |
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 209 | 152 | |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 96 | 34 | |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | No | No | |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | No | Yes | |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
| Cost | Exness | IUX | |
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| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account | N/A | 0.86 | |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | N/A | 0.6 | |
| Inactivity Fee | No | Yes | |
| Order execution: Agency | Yes | No | |
| Order execution: Market Maker | Yes | Yes |
| Funding | Exness | IUX | |
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| Minimum Deposit | $10 | 10 | |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | No | No | |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Non-wire bank transfer | No | No |
| Trading Platforms | Exness | IUX | |
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| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | Yes | Yes | |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes | |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes | |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No | |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | No | |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | Yes | Yes | |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Trading Tools | Exness | IUX | |
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes | |
| Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 107 | 106 | |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes | |
| Charts can be saved | Yes | No |
| Mobile Trading | Exness | IUX | |
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| Android App | Yes | Yes | |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | No | |
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| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | No | No | |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 35 | 106 | |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | No | |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | No | Yes | |
| Mobile Research - Economic Calendar | Yes | No |
| Research | Exness | IUX | |
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | No | |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | No | |
| Autochartist | No | No | |
| Trading Central | Yes | No | |
| TipRanks | No | No | |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | No | |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Education | Exness | IUX | |
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| Webinars | Yes | No | |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes | |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | Yes | No |
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