Evans and Partners
IC Markets
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Overview
Evans and Partners was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in USA, while IC Markets was established in 2007 and is based in Australia. Evans and Partners holds licences including Unregulated, while IC Markets is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Evans and Partners serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; IC Markets has 60,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Evans and Partners and $200 at IC Markets.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $200 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2007 |
| Country | USA | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 60,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Evans and Partners and IC Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. IC Markets 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; IC Markets does not. IC Markets charges deposit fees; Evans and Partners does not. Overall, IC Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Evans and Partners offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. IC Markets supports social and copy trading features, which Evans and Partners does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | IC 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, MT5, Mirror Trader, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Evans and Partners and IC 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 IC Markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). IC Markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. IC Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
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 IC Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Evans and Partners supports 2 languages and IC Markets supports 8, giving IC Markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Afrikans, Danish, Dutch, German and more |