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Nutmeg

7.9/10

shaw and partners limited

7.4/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Nutmeg was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while shaw and partners limited was established in 2014 and is based in Switzerland. Nutmeg holds licences including Unregulated, while shaw and partners limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Nutmeg serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; shaw and partners limited has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Nutmeg and $250 at shaw and partners limited.

Nutmeg wins this category
FeatureNutmegshaw and partners limited
Min. Deposit$0$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 Nutmeg and shaw and partners limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Nutmeg has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (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, Nutmeg scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Nutmeg wins this category
FeatureNutmegshaw and partners limited
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Nutmeg 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.

Tied
FeatureNutmegshaw and partners limited
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWebTrader, Desktop, Mobile & AppsMT4, 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 Nutmeg and shaw and partners limited compare. Nutmeg runs regular live webinars; shaw and partners limited does not. Both provide video tutorials. Nutmeg publishes daily market commentary; shaw and partners limited does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Nutmeg maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Nutmeg scores higher overall in education and research.

Nutmeg wins this category
FeatureNutmegshaw and partners limited
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Nutmeg 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
FeatureNutmegshaw 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 Nutmeg and shaw and partners limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Nutmeg 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.

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