Evans and Partners
Hantec Markets
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Overview
Evans and Partners was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in USA, while Hantec Markets was established in 1990 and is based in UK, Hong Kong. Evans and Partners holds licences including Unregulated, while Hantec Markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Evans and Partners serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hantec Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Evans and Partners and $1000 at Hantec Markets.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1000 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2012 | 1990 |
| Country | USA | UK, Hong Kong |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Evans and Partners and Hantec Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hantec Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $500 at Evans and Partners). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Evans and Partners applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Hantec Markets does not. Overall, Hantec Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Evans and Partners offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Hantec Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4,MetaTrader 5 | MT4, Mac, Web Trader, Currenex, 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 Hantec Markets compare. Evans and Partners runs regular live webinars; Hantec Markets does not. Evans and Partners has a video library; Hantec Markets does not. Evans and Partners publishes daily market commentary; Hantec Markets does not. Evans and Partners integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Hantec Markets 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 | Evans and Partners | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 Hantec Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Evans and Partners and Hantec Markets 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 | Evans and Partners | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |