Etrade
Evans and Partners
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Overview
Etrade was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in United States, while Evans and Partners was established in 2012 and is based in USA. Etrade holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while Evans and Partners is regulated by Unregulated among others. Etrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Evans and Partners has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Etrade and $500 at Evans and Partners.
| Feature | Etrade | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Regulation | Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2012 | 2012 |
| Country | United States | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Etrade and Evans and Partners, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Etrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Evans and Partners). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Evans and Partners applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Etrade does not. Overall, Etrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Etrade | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Etrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Evans and Partners supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Etrade supports social and copy trading features, which Evans and Partners does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Etrade | 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 | cTrader, SocialTrading, webPlatform, DesktopPlatform, Proprietary . | MetaTrader 4,MetaTrader 5 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Etrade 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. Evans and Partners scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Etrade | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Etrade 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 | Etrade | 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 Etrade 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 | Etrade | Evans and Partners |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |