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Commonwealth Securities

5.9/10

Ya-Hi

7.4/10
7/10RegulationWinner9/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Commonwealth Securities was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Australia, while Ya-Hi was established in 2008 and is based in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Commonwealth Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Ya-Hi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Commonwealth Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ya-Hi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $5000 at Commonwealth Securities and $100 at Ya-Hi.

Ya-Hi wins this category
FeatureCommonwealth SecuritiesYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$5000$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded19992008
CountryAustraliaSt. Vincent & the Grenadines
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Commonwealth Securities 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 $5000 at Commonwealth Securities). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Commonwealth Securities charges deposit fees; Ya-Hi does not. Overall, Ya-Hi scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ya-Hi wins this category
FeatureCommonwealth SecuritiesYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$5000$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Commonwealth Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ya-Hi supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Commonwealth Securities supports social and copy trading features, which Ya-Hi does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCommonwealth SecuritiesYa-Hi
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.iOS,OS,Desktop,Android

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Commonwealth Securities and Ya-Hi compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureCommonwealth SecuritiesYa-Hi
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Commonwealth Securities accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Ya-Hi supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCommonwealth SecuritiesYa-Hi
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Commonwealth Securities and Ya-Hi offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCommonwealth SecuritiesYa-Hi
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese