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selftrade

7.4/10

Ya-Hi

7.4/10
10/10WinnerRegulation9/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

selftrade was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Australia, 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. selftrade serves 14,000,000+ clients worldwide; Ya-Hi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at selftrade and $100 at Ya-Hi.

Tied
FeatureselftradeYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$250$100
RegulationFinancial 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-F304Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20132008
CountryAustraliaSt. Vincent & the Grenadines
Clients14,000,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between selftrade 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 $250 at selftrade). selftrade charges withdrawal fees while Ya-Hi does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. selftrade charges deposit fees; Ya-Hi does not. Overall, Ya-Hi scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ya-Hi wins this category
FeatureselftradeYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

selftrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ya-Hi supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. selftrade supports social and copy trading features, which Ya-Hi does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureselftradeYa-Hi
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 selftrade and Ya-Hi compare. Ya-Hi runs regular live webinars; selftrade does not. Both provide video tutorials. Ya-Hi publishes daily market commentary; selftrade does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. 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
FeatureselftradeYa-Hi
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. selftrade accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Ya-Hi supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). selftrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. selftrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

selftrade wins this category
FeatureselftradeYa-Hi
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both selftrade and Ya-Hi offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. selftrade supports 8 languages and Ya-Hi supports 2, giving selftrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureselftradeYa-Hi
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese