Directshares
Evans and Partners
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Overview
Directshares was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Australia, while Evans and Partners was established in 2012 and is based in USA. Directshares holds licences including The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM), while Evans and Partners is regulated by Unregulated among others. Directshares serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Evans and Partners has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Directshares and $500 at Evans and Partners.
| Feature | Directshares | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Regulation | The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2007 | 2012 |
| Country | Australia | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Directshares and Evans and Partners, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Directshares has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Evans and Partners). Directshares charges withdrawal fees while Evans and Partners does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Evans and Partners applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Directshares does not. Directshares charges deposit fees; Evans and Partners does not. Overall, Directshares scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Directshares | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Directshares offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Evans and Partners supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Directshares supports social and copy trading features, which Evans and Partners does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Directshares | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,iOS,MacBook,iPhone | MetaTrader 4,MetaTrader 5 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Directshares and Evans and Partners compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Directshares | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Directshares 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 | Directshares | 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 Directshares 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 | Directshares | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |