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shaw and partners limited

7.4/10

Teletrade

6.7/10
10/10WinnerRegulation5/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals3.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

shaw and partners limited was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while Teletrade was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. shaw and partners limited holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Teletrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. shaw and partners limited serves 250,000+ clients worldwide; Teletrade has 50,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at shaw and partners limited and $100 at Teletrade.

shaw and partners limited wins this category
Featureshaw and partners limitedTeletrade
Min. Deposit$250$100
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-F305Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID)
Founded20142008
CountrySwitzerlandCyprus
Clients250,000+50,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between shaw and partners limited and Teletrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Teletrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at shaw and partners limited). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. shaw and partners limited applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Teletrade does not. Overall, Teletrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Teletrade wins this category
Featureshaw and partners limitedTeletrade
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

shaw and partners limited offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Teletrade 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 Teletrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
Featureshaw and partners limitedTeletrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps (Ios & Android)

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how shaw and partners limited and Teletrade compare. Teletrade runs regular live webinars; shaw and partners limited does not. Both provide video tutorials. Teletrade publishes daily market commentary; shaw and partners limited does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Teletrade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Teletrade scores higher overall in education and research.

Teletrade wins this category
Featureshaw and partners limitedTeletrade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 Teletrade supports 2 (Skrill, Neteller). shaw and partners limited uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal among the two brokers. shaw and partners limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

shaw and partners limited wins this category
Featureshaw and partners limitedTeletrade
Bank TransferYesNo
Credit CardYesNo
PayPalYesNo
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 Teletrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. shaw and partners limited supports 8 languages and Teletrade supports 15, giving Teletrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featureshaw and partners limitedTeletrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian