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Investors Intelligence

7.6/10

Ya-Hi

7.4/10
7/10RegulationWinner9/10
10/10WinnerFees8/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Investors Intelligence was founded in 1947 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. Investors Intelligence serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ya-Hi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Investors Intelligence and $100 at Ya-Hi.

Investors Intelligence wins this category
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$1$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded19472008
CountryLondonSt. Vincent & the Grenadines
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Investors Intelligence and Ya-Hi, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Investors Intelligence has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Ya-Hi). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Ya-Hi does not. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Investors Intelligence wins this category
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$1$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Investors Intelligence offers MT5, cTrader, while Ya-Hi supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ya-Hi edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Ya-Hi wins this category
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceYa-Hi
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, 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 Investors Intelligence 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. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall in education and research.

Investors Intelligence wins this category
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceYa-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. Investors Intelligence 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
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceYa-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 Investors Intelligence 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
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceYa-Hi
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese