Eightcap
Evans and Partners
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Overview
Eightcap was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Australia, while Evans and Partners was established in 2012 and is based in USA. Eightcap holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Evans and Partners is regulated by Unregulated among others. Eightcap serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Evans and Partners has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Eightcap and $500 at Evans and Partners.
| Feature | Eightcap | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2009 | 2012 |
| Country | Australia | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Eightcap and Evans and Partners, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Eightcap has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Evans and Partners). Eightcap charges withdrawal fees while Evans and Partners does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Eightcap scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Eightcap | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Eightcap offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Evans and Partners supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Eightcap supports social and copy trading features, which Evans and Partners does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Eightcap | 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, 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 Eightcap and Evans and Partners compare. Evans and Partners runs regular live webinars; Eightcap does not. Evans and Partners has a video library; Eightcap does not. Evans and Partners publishes daily market commentary; Eightcap does not. Evans and Partners integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Eightcap 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 | Eightcap | 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. Eightcap 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 | Eightcap | 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 Eightcap 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 | Eightcap | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |