Evans and Partners
Interactive Investor
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Overview
Evans and Partners was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in USA, while Interactive Investor was established in 1995 and is based in UK. Evans and Partners holds licences including Unregulated, while Interactive Investor is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Evans and Partners serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Interactive Investor has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Evans and Partners and $1 at Interactive Investor.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2012 | 1995 |
| Country | USA | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Evans and Partners and Interactive Investor, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Interactive Investor has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $500 at Evans and Partners). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Interactive Investor scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Evans and Partners offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Interactive Investor supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Interactive Investor 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 | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Web Trader, ProTrader, 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 Interactive Investor compare. Evans and Partners runs regular live webinars; Interactive Investor does not. Both provide video tutorials. Evans and Partners publishes daily market commentary; Interactive Investor 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.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| 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 Interactive Investor supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Interactive Investor 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 | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |