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shaw and partners limited

7.4/10
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Trade.com

7.8/10
10/10WinnerRegulation7/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

shaw and partners limited was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while Trade.com was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus, UK. shaw and partners limited holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Trade.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. shaw and partners limited serves 250,000+ clients worldwide; Trade.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at shaw and partners limited and $1 at Trade.com.

Trade.com wins this category
Featureshaw and partners limitedTrade.com
Min. Deposit$250$1
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)
Founded20142009
CountrySwitzerlandCyprus, UK
Clients250,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between shaw and partners limited and Trade.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Trade.com has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at shaw and partners limited). Trade.com charges withdrawal fees while shaw and partners limited does not, giving shaw and partners limited an edge for frequent withdrawers. shaw and partners limited applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Trade.com does not. Trade.com charges deposit fees; shaw and partners limited does not. Overall, Trade.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Trade.com wins this category
Featureshaw and partners limitedTrade.com
Min. Deposit$250$1
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

shaw and partners limited offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Trade.com 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 limitedTrade.com
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Web Trader, 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 Trade.com compare. Trade.com runs regular live webinars; shaw and partners limited does not. Both provide video tutorials. Trade.com publishes daily market commentary; shaw and partners limited does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Trade.com maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Trade.com scores higher overall in education and research.

Trade.com wins this category
Featureshaw and partners limitedTrade.com
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 Trade.com supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). 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
Featureshaw and partners limitedTrade.com
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

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 Trade.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. shaw and partners limited supports 8 languages and Trade.com supports 2, giving shaw and partners limited broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featureshaw and partners limitedTrade.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese