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easyMarkets

8.4/10

Ya-Hi

7.4/10
10/10WinnerRegulation9/10
8/10FeesTied8/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
7.5/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

easyMarkets was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Cyprus, Australia, while Ya-Hi was established in 2008 and is based in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. easyMarkets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Ya-Hi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. easyMarkets serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; Ya-Hi has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20032008
CountryCyprus, AustraliaSt. Vincent & the Grenadines
Clients142,500+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between easyMarkets and Ya-Hi, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureeasyMarketsYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

easyMarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Ya-Hi supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. easyMarkets supports social and copy trading features, which Ya-Hi does not offer. easyMarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsYa-Hi
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, 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 easyMarkets 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. easyMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsYa-Hi
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. easyMarkets accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Ya-Hi supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). easyMarkets uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. easyMarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsYa-Hi
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both easyMarkets and Ya-Hi offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. easyMarkets supports 5 languages and Ya-Hi supports 2, giving easyMarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureeasyMarketsYa-Hi
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and PolishEnglish, and Chinese