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Evans and Partners

6/10
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FP Markets

8.5/10
5/10RegulationWinner9/10
0/10FeesWinner6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Evans and Partners was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in USA, while FP Markets was established in 2005 and is based in Australia. Evans and Partners holds licences including Unregulated, while FP Markets is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Evans and Partners serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FP Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Evans and Partners and $100 at FP Markets.

FP Markets wins this category
FeatureEvans and PartnersFP Markets
Min. Deposit$500$100
RegulationUnregulatedAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded20122005
CountryUSAAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Evans and Partners and FP Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FP Markets 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; FP Markets does not. FP Markets charges deposit fees; Evans and Partners does not. Overall, FP Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

FP Markets wins this category
FeatureEvans and PartnersFP Markets
Min. Deposit$500$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Evans and Partners offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while FP Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. FP Markets supports social and copy trading features, which Evans and Partners does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureEvans and PartnersFP Markets
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4,MetaTrader 5MT4, MT5, IRESS, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Evans and Partners and FP Markets 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.

Evans and Partners wins this category
FeatureEvans and PartnersFP Markets
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Evans and Partners accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while FP Markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). FP Markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. FP Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

FP Markets wins this category
FeatureEvans and PartnersFP Markets
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Evans and Partners and FP Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Evans and Partners offers multilingual support. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureEvans and PartnersFP Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseNot available