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Evans and Partners

6/10
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gcm forex

7.6/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
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 gcm forex was established in 2017 and is based in USA. Evans and Partners holds licences including Unregulated, while gcm forex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Evans and Partners serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; gcm forex has 142,500+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Evans and Partners and $250 at gcm forex.

gcm forex wins this category
FeatureEvans and Partnersgcm forex
Min. Deposit$500$250
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F248
Founded20122017
CountryUSAUSA
Clients10,000+142,500+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Evans and Partners and gcm forex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. gcm forex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Evans and Partners). gcm forex charges withdrawal fees while Evans and Partners does not, giving Evans and Partners an edge for frequent withdrawers. Evans and Partners applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; gcm forex does not. gcm forex charges deposit fees; Evans and Partners does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureEvans and Partnersgcm forex
Min. Deposit$500$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

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FeatureEvans and Partnersgcm forex
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4,MetaTrader 5MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 gcm forex compare. Evans and Partners runs regular live webinars; gcm forex does not. Both provide video tutorials. Evans and Partners publishes daily market commentary; gcm forex does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Evans and Partners maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Evans and Partners scores higher overall in education and research.

Evans and Partners wins this category
FeatureEvans and Partnersgcm forex
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

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 gcm forex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). gcm forex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. gcm forex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

gcm forex wins this category
FeatureEvans and Partnersgcm forex
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 gcm forex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Evans and Partners supports 2 languages and gcm forex supports 8, giving gcm forex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureEvans and Partnersgcm forex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic