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Nadex

3.9/10

shaw and partners limited

7.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Nadex was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while shaw and partners limited was established in 2014 and is based in Switzerland. Nadex holds licences including Unregulated, while shaw and partners limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Nadex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; shaw and partners limited has 250,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

shaw and partners limited wins this category
FeatureNadexshaw and partners limited
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial 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
Founded20082014
CountryUSASwitzerland
Clients10,000+250,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Nadex and shaw and partners limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureNadexshaw and partners limited
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Nadex offers 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. shaw and partners limited edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

shaw and partners limited wins this category
FeatureNadexshaw and partners limited
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb,iPad,mac,Desktop,iPhoneiOSMT4, 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 Nadex and shaw and partners limited compare. shaw and partners limited has a video library; Nadex does not. shaw and partners limited integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Nadex does not. shaw and partners limited scores higher overall in education and research.

shaw and partners limited wins this category
FeatureNadexshaw and partners limited
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Nadex accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while shaw and partners limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). shaw and partners limited uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. shaw and partners limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

shaw and partners limited wins this category
FeatureNadexshaw and partners limited
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Nadex and shaw and partners limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Nadex supports 2 languages and shaw and partners limited supports 8, giving shaw and partners limited broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureNadexshaw and partners limited
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic