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First Trade

7.5/10

Ya-Hi

7.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner9/10
10/10WinnerFees8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

First Trade was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while Ya-Hi was established in 2008 and is based in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. First Trade holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while Ya-Hi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. First Trade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ya-Hi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $5 at First Trade and $100 at Ya-Hi.

First Trade wins this category
FeatureFirst TradeYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$5$100
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20082008
CountryUSASt. Vincent & the Grenadines
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between First Trade 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 $5 at First Trade). First Trade charges withdrawal fees while Ya-Hi does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. First Trade charges deposit fees; Ya-Hi does not. Overall, First Trade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

First Trade wins this category
FeatureFirst TradeYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$5$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

First Trade 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
FeatureFirst TradeYa-Hi
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,WEBiOS,OS,Desktop,Android

Education & Research

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

First Trade wins this category
FeatureFirst TradeYa-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. First Trade 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
FeatureFirst TradeYa-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 First Trade 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
FeatureFirst TradeYa-Hi
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese