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shaw and partners limited

7.4/10

VTB 24 Bank

6.1/10
10/10WinnerRegulation3/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
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 VTB 24 Bank was established in 2008 and is based in Russia. shaw and partners limited holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while VTB 24 Bank is regulated by Unregulated among others. shaw and partners limited serves 250,000+ clients worldwide; VTB 24 Bank has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at shaw and partners limited and $100 at VTB 24 Bank.

shaw and partners limited wins this category
Featureshaw and partners limitedVTB 24 Bank
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-F305Unregulated
Founded20142008
CountrySwitzerlandRussia
Clients250,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between shaw and partners limited and VTB 24 Bank, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. VTB 24 Bank 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; VTB 24 Bank does not. Overall, VTB 24 Bank scores higher on fees in our assessment.

VTB 24 Bank wins this category
Featureshaw and partners limitedVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

shaw and partners limited offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while VTB 24 Bank 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 limitedVTB 24 Bank
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how shaw and partners limited and VTB 24 Bank compare. VTB 24 Bank runs regular live webinars; shaw and partners limited does not. Both provide video tutorials. VTB 24 Bank publishes daily market commentary; shaw and partners limited does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. VTB 24 Bank maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. VTB 24 Bank scores higher overall in education and research.

VTB 24 Bank wins this category
Featureshaw and partners limitedVTB 24 Bank
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 VTB 24 Bank 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 limitedVTB 24 Bank
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 VTB 24 Bank offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. shaw and partners limited supports 8 languages and VTB 24 Bank supports 2, giving shaw and partners limited broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featureshaw and partners limitedVTB 24 Bank
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese