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Finmax

5.6/10

Ya-Hi

7.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner9/10
10/10WinnerFees8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Finmax was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Ya-Hi was established in 2008 and is based in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Finmax holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while Ya-Hi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Finmax serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ya-Hi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Finmax and $100 at Ya-Hi.

Ya-Hi wins this category
FeatureFinmaxYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$0$100
RegulationFinancial Services Authority (FSA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20082008
CountryBulgariaSt. Vincent & the Grenadines
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Finmax and Ya-Hi, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Finmax has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Ya-Hi). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Finmax applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Ya-Hi does not. Overall, Finmax scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Finmax wins this category
FeatureFinmaxYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$0$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Finmax 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
FeatureFinmaxYa-Hi
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,MT5iOS,OS,Desktop,Android

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Finmax and Ya-Hi compare. Ya-Hi runs regular live webinars; Finmax does not. Ya-Hi has a video library; Finmax does not. Ya-Hi publishes daily market commentary; Finmax does not. Ya-Hi integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Finmax does not. 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
FeatureFinmaxYa-Hi
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Finmax 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
FeatureFinmaxYa-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 Finmax 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
FeatureFinmaxYa-Hi
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese