Evans and Partners
td ameritrade
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Overview
Evans and Partners was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in USA, while td ameritrade was established in 2016 and is based in Malta. Evans and Partners holds licences including Unregulated, while td ameritrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Evans and Partners serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; td ameritrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Evans and Partners and $250 at td ameritrade.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F319 |
| Founded | 2012 | 2016 |
| Country | USA | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Evans and Partners and td ameritrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. td ameritrade 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; td ameritrade does not. Overall, td ameritrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 td ameritrade 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 | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 td ameritrade compare. Evans and Partners runs regular live webinars; td ameritrade does not. Evans and Partners has a video library; td ameritrade does not. Evans and Partners publishes daily market commentary; td ameritrade does not. Evans and Partners integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); td ameritrade 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 | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 td ameritrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). td ameritrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. td ameritrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 td ameritrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Evans and Partners supports 2 languages and td ameritrade supports 8, giving td ameritrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |