FxPro
shaw and partners limited
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Overview
FxPro was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in UK, while shaw and partners limited was established in 2014 and is based in Switzerland. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. FxPro serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; shaw and partners limited has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at FxPro and $250 at shaw and partners limited.
| Feature | FxPro | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) | 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-F305 |
| Founded | 2006 | 2014 |
| Country | UK | Switzerland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 250,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FxPro and shaw and partners limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FxPro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at shaw and partners limited). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, FxPro scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | FxPro | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
FxPro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while shaw and partners limited supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | FxPro | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | 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 FxPro and shaw and partners limited compare. FxPro runs regular live webinars; shaw and partners limited does not. Both provide video tutorials. FxPro publishes daily market commentary; shaw and partners limited does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. FxPro maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FxPro scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | FxPro | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. FxPro accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while shaw and partners limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | FxPro | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both FxPro and shaw and partners limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. FxPro supports 15 languages and shaw and partners limited supports 8, giving FxPro broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | FxPro | shaw and partners limited |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |