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shaw and partners limited

7.4/10

Ya-Hi

7.4/10
10/10WinnerRegulation9/10
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 Ya-Hi was established in 2008 and is based in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. shaw and partners limited serves 250,000+ clients worldwide; Ya-Hi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at shaw and partners limited and $100 at Ya-Hi.

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Featureshaw and partners limitedYa-Hi
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-F305Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20142008
CountrySwitzerlandSt. Vincent & the Grenadines
Clients250,000+10,000+

Fees

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

Ya-Hi wins this category
Featureshaw and partners limitedYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

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

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

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Featureshaw and partners limitedYa-Hi
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese