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Evans and Partners

6/10

Hargreaves Lansdown

7/10
5/10RegulationWinner7/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Evans and Partners was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in USA, while Hargreaves Lansdown was established in 1981 and is based in UK. Evans and Partners holds licences including Unregulated, while Hargreaves Lansdown is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Evans and Partners serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hargreaves Lansdown has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Evans and Partners and $200 at Hargreaves Lansdown.

Hargreaves Lansdown wins this category
FeatureEvans and PartnersHargreaves Lansdown
Min. Deposit$500$200
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20121981
CountryUSAUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Evans and Partners and Hargreaves Lansdown, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hargreaves Lansdown has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $500 at Evans and Partners). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Evans and Partners applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Hargreaves Lansdown does not. Overall, Hargreaves Lansdown scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Hargreaves Lansdown wins this category
FeatureEvans and PartnersHargreaves Lansdown
Min. Deposit$500$200
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Evans and Partners offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Hargreaves Lansdown supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureEvans and PartnersHargreaves Lansdown
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4,MetaTrader 5Web 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 Hargreaves Lansdown 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 PartnersHargreaves Lansdown
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 Hargreaves Lansdown supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureEvans and PartnersHargreaves Lansdown
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

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 Hargreaves Lansdown 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.

Tied
FeatureEvans and PartnersHargreaves Lansdown
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese