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HYCM

8/10

state one stockbroking limited

7.6/10
9/10RegulationWinner10/10
4/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

HYCM was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in UK, while state one stockbroking limited was established in 2018 and is based in Anguilla. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. HYCM serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; state one stockbroking limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at HYCM and $250 at state one stockbroking limited.

HYCM wins this category
FeatureHYCMstate one stockbroking limited
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA reference number 186171, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CySEC license number 259/14, Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), CIMA reference number 1442313, Dubai financial services authority (DFSA), DFSA license number 000048Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F309
Founded19772018
CountryUKAnguilla
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between HYCM and state one stockbroking limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. HYCM has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at state one stockbroking limited). HYCM charges withdrawal fees while state one stockbroking limited does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. HYCM applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; state one stockbroking limited does not. Overall, HYCM scores higher on fees in our assessment.

HYCM wins this category
FeatureHYCMstate one stockbroking limited
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

HYCM offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while state one stockbroking limited supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. HYCM supports social and copy trading features, which state one stockbroking limited does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureHYCMstate one stockbroking limited
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how HYCM and state one stockbroking limited compare. HYCM runs regular live webinars; state one stockbroking limited does not. Both provide video tutorials. HYCM publishes daily market commentary; state one stockbroking limited does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. HYCM maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. HYCM scores higher overall in education and research.

HYCM wins this category
FeatureHYCMstate one stockbroking limited
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. HYCM accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while state one stockbroking limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureHYCMstate one stockbroking limited
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both HYCM and state one stockbroking limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. HYCM supports 5 languages and state one stockbroking limited supports 8, giving state one stockbroking limited broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureHYCMstate one stockbroking limited
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese, Chinese (Traditional), Arabic, and RussianEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic