Evans and Partners
Xtrade
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Overview
Evans and Partners was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in USA, while Xtrade was established in 2003 and is based in Australia. Evans and Partners holds licences including Unregulated, while Xtrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Evans and Partners serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Xtrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Evans and Partners and $1 at Xtrade.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2003 |
| Country | USA | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Evans and Partners and Xtrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Xtrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $500 at Evans and Partners). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Evans and Partners applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Xtrade does not. Xtrade charges deposit fees; Evans and Partners does not. Overall, Xtrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| 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 Xtrade 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 | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not available |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Evans and Partners and Xtrade compare. Evans and Partners runs regular live webinars; Xtrade does not. Evans and Partners has a video library; Xtrade does not. Evans and Partners publishes daily market commentary; Xtrade does not. Evans and Partners integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Xtrade 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 | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Evans and Partners scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Not available |
| Credit Card | Yes | Not available |
| PayPal | No | Not available |
| Skrill | No | Not available |
| Neteller | No | Not available |
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 Xtrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Evans and Partners offers multilingual support. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Evans and Partners | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Not available |