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shaw and partners limited

7.4/10

swiss markets

7.7/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

shaw and partners limited was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while swiss markets was established in 2012 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. shaw and partners limited serves 250,000+ clients worldwide; swiss markets has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

swiss markets wins this category
Featureshaw and partners limitedswiss markets
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-F305Financial 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-F315
Founded20142012
CountrySwitzerlandUSA
Clients250,000+10,000+

Fees

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

Tied
Featureshaw and partners limitedswiss markets
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

shaw and partners limited offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while swiss markets 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
Featureshaw and partners limitedswiss markets
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 shaw and partners limited and swiss markets compare. swiss markets runs regular live webinars; shaw and partners limited does not. Both provide video tutorials. swiss markets publishes daily market commentary; shaw and partners limited does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. swiss markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. swiss markets scores higher overall in education and research.

swiss markets wins this category
Featureshaw and partners limitedswiss markets
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. shaw and partners limited accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while swiss markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
Featureshaw and partners limitedswiss markets
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 shaw and partners limited and swiss markets 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.

Tied
Featureshaw and partners limitedswiss markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic