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IKON Finance

7.5/10

Ya-Hi

7.4/10
8/10RegulationWinner9/10
6/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

IKON Finance was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in London, while Ya-Hi was established in 2008 and is based in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. IKON Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ya-Hi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at IKON Finance and $100 at Ya-Hi.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$200$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20112008
CountryLondonSt. Vincent & the Grenadines
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between IKON Finance 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 $200 at IKON Finance). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. IKON Finance applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Ya-Hi does not. Overall, Ya-Hi scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ya-Hi wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$200$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

IKON Finance 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
FeatureIKON FinanceYa-Hi
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, ZuluTrade, 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 IKON Finance 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. IKON Finance scores higher overall in education and research.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceYa-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. IKON Finance 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
FeatureIKON FinanceYa-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 IKON Finance 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
FeatureIKON FinanceYa-Hi
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese