Evans and Partners
merrill edge
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Overview
Evans and Partners was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in USA, while merrill edge was established in 2010 and is based in USA. Evans and Partners holds licences including Unregulated, while merrill edge is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Evans and Partners serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; merrill edge has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Evans and Partners and $250 at merrill edge.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | merrill edge |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial 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-F277 |
| Founded | 2012 | 2010 |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Evans and Partners and merrill edge, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. merrill edge has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Evans and Partners). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Evans and Partners applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; merrill edge does not. Overall, merrill edge scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | merrill edge |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| 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 merrill edge supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. merrill edge supports social and copy trading features, which Evans and Partners does not offer. Evans and Partners edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | merrill edge |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| 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, 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 merrill edge compare. Evans and Partners runs regular live webinars; merrill edge does not. Both provide video tutorials. Evans and Partners publishes daily market commentary; merrill edge 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 | merrill edge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 merrill edge supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). merrill edge uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. merrill edge scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | merrill edge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 merrill edge offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Evans and Partners supports 2 languages and merrill edge supports 8, giving merrill edge broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | merrill edge |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |