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Evans and Partners

6/10

Vanguard Investments

6.9/10
5/10RegulationTied5/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
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 Vanguard Investments was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Evans and Partners holds licences including Unregulated, while Vanguard Investments is regulated by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency among others. Evans and Partners serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Vanguard Investments has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Evans and Partners and $0 at Vanguard Investments.

Vanguard Investments wins this category
FeatureEvans and PartnersVanguard Investments
Min. Deposit$500$0
RegulationUnregulatedOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency
Founded20122008
CountryUSAUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Evans and Partners and Vanguard Investments, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Vanguard Investments has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $500 at Evans and Partners). Vanguard Investments charges withdrawal fees while Evans and Partners does not, giving Evans and Partners an edge for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Vanguard Investments scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Vanguard Investments wins this category
FeatureEvans and PartnersVanguard Investments
Min. Deposit$500$0
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Evans and Partners offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Vanguard Investments supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Vanguard Investments supports social and copy trading features, which Evans and Partners does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureEvans and PartnersVanguard Investments
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4,MetaTrader 5MT4,Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Evans and Partners and Vanguard Investments 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 PartnersVanguard Investments
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 Vanguard Investments supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureEvans and PartnersVanguard Investments
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 Vanguard Investments 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 PartnersVanguard Investments
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese