Boston Merchant Financial
Evans and Partners
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Overview
Boston Merchant Financial was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Dubai, while Evans and Partners was established in 2012 and is based in USA. Boston Merchant Financial holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Evans and Partners is regulated by Unregulated among others. Boston Merchant Financial serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Evans and Partners has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $50 at Boston Merchant Financial and $500 at Evans and Partners.
| Feature | Boston Merchant Financial | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $50 | $500 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 1988 | 2012 |
| Country | Dubai | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Boston Merchant Financial and Evans and Partners, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Boston Merchant Financial has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $50 (vs $500 at Evans and Partners). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Evans and Partners applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Boston Merchant Financial does not. Overall, Boston Merchant Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Boston Merchant Financial | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $50 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Boston Merchant Financial offers MT5, cTrader, while Evans and Partners supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Boston Merchant Financial supports social and copy trading features, which Evans and Partners does not offer. Evans and Partners edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Boston Merchant Financial | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MetaTrader 4,MetaTrader 5 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Boston Merchant Financial and Evans and Partners compare. Evans and Partners runs regular live webinars; Boston Merchant Financial does not. Evans and Partners has a video library; Boston Merchant Financial does not. Evans and Partners publishes daily market commentary; Boston Merchant Financial does not. Evans and Partners integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Boston Merchant Financial does not. Evans and Partners maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Evans and Partners scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Boston Merchant Financial | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Boston Merchant Financial accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Evans and Partners supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Boston Merchant Financial | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Boston Merchant Financial and Evans and Partners offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Boston Merchant Financial | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |