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XM

7.6/10

Ya-Hi

7.4/10
9/10RegulationTied9/10
10/10WinnerFees8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
6/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

XM was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Ya-Hi was established in 2008 and is based in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. XM holds licences including International Financial Services Commission(IFSC), while Ya-Hi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. XM serves 3,500,000+ clients worldwide; Ya-Hi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $5 at XM and $100 at Ya-Hi.

XM wins this category
FeatureXMYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$5$100
RegulationInternational Financial Services Commission(IFSC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20092008
CountryCyprusSt. Vincent & the Grenadines
Clients3,500,000+10,000+

Fees

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

XM wins this category
FeatureXMYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$5$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureXMYa-Hi
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, Web 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 XM 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureXMYa-Hi
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. XM accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller), while Ya-Hi supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). XM uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. XM scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

XM wins this category
FeatureXMYa-Hi
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both XM and Ya-Hi offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. XM supports 20 languages and Ya-Hi supports 2, giving XM broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureXMYa-Hi
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and TurkishEnglish, and Chinese