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pro finance service

8.3/10

shaw and partners limited

7.4/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

pro finance service was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Geneva, 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. pro finance service serves 150,000+ clients worldwide; shaw and partners limited has 250,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

pro finance service wins this category
Featurepro finance serviceshaw and partners limited
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationFinancial 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-F296Financial 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
Founded20172014
CountryGenevaSwitzerland
Clients150,000+250,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between pro finance service and shaw and partners limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. pro finance service charges withdrawal fees while shaw and partners limited does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. pro finance service charges deposit fees; shaw and partners limited does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
Featurepro finance serviceshaw and partners limited
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

pro finance service offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while shaw and partners limited supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. shaw and partners limited supports social and copy trading features, which pro finance service does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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Featurepro finance serviceshaw and partners limited
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & 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 pro finance service and shaw and partners limited compare. pro finance service runs regular live webinars; shaw and partners limited does not. Both provide video tutorials. pro finance service publishes daily market commentary; shaw and partners limited does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. pro finance service maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. pro finance service scores higher overall in education and research.

pro finance service wins this category
Featurepro finance serviceshaw 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. pro finance service 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.

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Featurepro finance serviceshaw and partners limited
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both pro finance service and shaw and partners limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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Featurepro finance serviceshaw and partners limited
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic