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shaw and partners limited

7.4/10

Uniglobe Markets

5.6/10
10/10WinnerRegulation3/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
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 Uniglobe Markets was established in 2008 and is based in Marshall Islands. shaw and partners limited holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uniglobe Markets is regulated by Unregulated among others. shaw and partners limited serves 250,000+ clients worldwide; Uniglobe Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at shaw and partners limited and $10 at Uniglobe Markets.

shaw and partners limited wins this category
Featureshaw and partners limitedUniglobe Markets
Min. Deposit$250$10
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-F305Unregulated
Founded20142008
CountrySwitzerlandMarshall Islands
Clients250,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between shaw and partners limited and Uniglobe Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uniglobe Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $250 at shaw and partners limited). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. shaw and partners limited applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uniglobe Markets does not. Uniglobe Markets charges deposit fees; shaw and partners limited does not. Overall, Uniglobe Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Uniglobe Markets wins this category
Featureshaw and partners limitedUniglobe Markets
Min. Deposit$250$10
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
Featureshaw and partners limitedUniglobe Markets
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsWindows ├é┬¼├ó╦åÔÇÿ MacOS X. Multiple Terminal. Android. IOS.

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how shaw and partners limited and Uniglobe Markets compare. shaw and partners limited has a video library; Uniglobe Markets does not. shaw and partners limited integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Uniglobe Markets does not. shaw and partners limited scores higher overall in education and research.

shaw and partners limited wins this category
Featureshaw and partners limitedUniglobe Markets
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
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 Uniglobe Markets 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 limitedUniglobe Markets
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 Uniglobe Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. shaw and partners limited supports 8 languages and Uniglobe Markets supports 2, giving shaw and partners limited broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featureshaw and partners limitedUniglobe Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese