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ETFinance

6/10

Ya-Hi

7.4/10
5/10RegulationWinner9/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

ETFinance was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Ya-Hi was established in 2008 and is based in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. ETFinance holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Ya-Hi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. ETFinance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ya-Hi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $215 at ETFinance and $100 at Ya-Hi.

Ya-Hi wins this category
FeatureETFinanceYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$215$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20182008
CountryCyprusSt. Vincent & the Grenadines
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ETFinance 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 $215 at ETFinance). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. ETFinance charges deposit fees; Ya-Hi does not. Overall, Ya-Hi scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ya-Hi wins this category
FeatureETFinanceYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$215$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

ETFinance offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ya-Hi supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureETFinanceYa-Hi
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,iOS,MacBook,iPhoneiOS,OS,Desktop,Android

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ETFinance 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. ETFinance scores higher overall in education and research.

ETFinance wins this category
FeatureETFinanceYa-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. ETFinance 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
FeatureETFinanceYa-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 ETFinance 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
FeatureETFinanceYa-Hi
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese