CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 51% and 89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Regulation
FP Markets vs HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets): FP Markets was founded in 2005 and HYCM in 1977; neither broker is publicly traded or a bank. On the ForexBrokers.com Trust Score scale (90–99 highly trusted; 80–89 trusted; 70–79 average risk; 60–69 high risk; under 59 not trusted), FP Markets scores 90/99 (highly trusted) and HYCM scores 85/99 (trusted).
In terms of regulatory information, both brokers hold 2 Tier-1 licenses and 1 Tier-2 license, signaling top-tier and trusted oversight. With identical license counts but a higher Trust Score, FP Markets edges HYCM on perceived trust, which can help guide traders weighing safety alongside features and costs.
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FP Markets
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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Year Founded
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2005
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1977
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Publicly Traded (Listed)
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No
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No
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Bank
info
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No
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No
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Tier-1 Licenses
info
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2
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2
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Tier-2 Licenses
info
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1
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1
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Tier-3 Licenses
info
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0
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0
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Tier-4 Licenses
info
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2
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1
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Fees
FP Markets and HYCM both deliver competitive commissions and fees, each rated 4.5/5 stars. In ForexBrokers.com’s Commissions and Fees rankings, FP Markets is #11 of 63 while HYCM is #18 of 63. On EUR/USD, HYCM’s Raw account posts an all-in cost around 0.6 pips, while FP Markets’ Raw ECN account averages 0.1-pip spreads that come to about 0.8 pips all-in after commission. For spread-only choices, FP Markets’ Standard account averages about 1.1 pips, whereas HYCM’s Classic account starts from 1.2 pips; HYCM also offers a fixed-spread option at 1.5 pips.
FP Markets stands out for its commission-based Raw ECN pricing on MetaTrader and cTrader (flat $6 per round-turn per standard lot for forex). It also earned Best in Class honors for Commissions and Fees in 2024. Beyond forex, FP Markets’ Iress ViewPoint provides Direct Market Access (DMA) for share CFDs with full depth of book. Note that Iress ViewPoint carries platform and data fees unless you qualify for the Premier tier or generate at least AUD 150 in monthly commissions; Iress Investor is a lower-cost alternative but lacks streaming data by default and offers more limited charting.
HYCM keeps its lineup simple: the Raw account targets low all-in costs (about 0.6 pips on EUR/USD), while the Classic account suits traders who prefer spread-only pricing starting from 1.2 pips; the fixed account sets spreads at 1.5 pips. In short, choose FP Markets if you value ECN-style pricing with multi-platform choice and potential DMA access, or consider HYCM if you want straightforward, low all-in forex pricing on a Raw account—bearing in mind the rankings (FP Markets #11/63; HYCM #18/63) and identical 4.5/5 star ratings for commissions and fees.
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FP Markets
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Minimum Deposit
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$100 AUD
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$20
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Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account
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1.3
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1.3
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All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active
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0.9
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0.6
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Non-wire bank transfer
info
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No
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No
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PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw)
info
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Yes
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No
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Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Range of investments
FP Markets and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) both support forex trading (CFD/spot). FP Markets stands out for breadth, with 10,000 tradeable symbols and 71 forex pairs, compared to HYCM’s 1,199 symbols and 70 pairs. For Range of Investments, ForexBrokers.com rates FP Markets at 4.5/5 (#16 of 63) and HYCM at 4/5 (#27 of 63).
Product access differs: both brokers offer cryptocurrency via CFDs but not actual delivered crypto. FP Markets offers copy trading, while HYCM does not. If you want to buy exchange-traded shares, HYCM lets you trade stocks on both U.S. and international exchanges; FP Markets doesn’t offer exchange-listed share dealing. Choose FP Markets for the larger symbol list and copy trading, or pick HYCM if owning listed shares is important to you.
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FP Markets
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs)
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Yes
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Yes
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Tradeable Symbols (Total)
info
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10000
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1199
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Forex Pairs (Total)
info
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71
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70
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U.S. Stocks (Shares)
info
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No
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Yes
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Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares)
info
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No
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Yes
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Copy Trading
info
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Yes
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No
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Cryptocurrency (Underlying)
info
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No
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No
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Cryptocurrency (CFDs)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Disclaimers
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Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients).
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Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients).
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Trading platforms and tools
FP Markets and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) both check the key boxes for trading platforms and tools. Each broker offers a free demo (paper) account, a proprietary platform, a Windows desktop download, and a web-based platform. MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) are available at both, and you can place trades directly from charts with either broker. One notable difference: FP Markets supports copy trading, while HYCM does not.
In terms of quality, both brokers earn 4 stars for Trading Platforms & Tools. However, FP Markets ranks higher in the ForexBrokers.com lineup at #22 out of 63 brokers, compared with HYCM at #32 out of 63. If you want copy trading alongside MT4/MT5 and both desktop and web platforms, FP Markets has an edge; if you don’t need copy trading, HYCM still delivers a full suite of platform options with paper trading and chart-based order entry.
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FP Markets
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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Virtual Trading (Demo)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Desktop Platform (Windows)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Web Platform
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Copy Trading
info
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Yes
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No
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MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total)
info
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30
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30
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Charting - Trade From Chart
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Forex trading apps
FP Markets and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) both check the essentials for mobile trading apps: iPhone and Android support, price alerts, the ability to draw trendlines, and auto-saving of chart drawings. Each earns a 4-star mobile rating, but FP Markets ranks higher in ForexBrokers.com’s Mobile Trading Apps category (#20 out of 63) compared with HYCM (#30 out of 63).
For charting, FP Markets relies on MetaTrader’s default tools and indicators, while HYCM lists 30 technical studies in its app. Neither broker offers watchlist symbol syncing between the mobile app and the web platform. If ranking and the MetaTrader experience matter most, FP Markets has the edge; if you want a defined set of 30 built-in indicators, HYCM is appealing.
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FP Markets
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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Android App
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Apple iOS App
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Price Alerts
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Watchlists - Syncing
info
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No
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No
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Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies
info
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MetaTrader (Default)
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30
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Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Dive deeper: Best Forex Trading Apps.
Market research
FP Markets and HYCM both deliver the essentials for market research. Each offers daily market commentary, an economic calendar, and forex news from top-tier sources like Bloomberg, Reuters, or similar providers. Both brokers also include Trading Central tools for technical insights. Neither firm integrates TipRanks or Acuity Trading tools.
The key differences show up in extra features. FP Markets adds Autochartist and a sentiment tool that displays the ratio of long vs. short positions—two handy aids for spotting trade ideas and gauging crowd behavior. HYCM does not provide these. Reflecting this edge, FP Markets holds a 4-star Research rating and ranks #22 out of 63 brokers at ForexBrokers.com, while HYCM is rated 3.5 stars and ranks #29. If you value added tools for scanning and sentiment, FP Markets has the upper hand; for core news and analysis, both are solid choices.
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FP Markets
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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Daily Market Commentary (Articles)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Forex News (Top-Tier Sources)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Autochartist
info
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Yes
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No
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Trading Central
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Client sentiment data
info
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Yes
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No
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TipRanks
info
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No
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No
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Acuity Trading
info
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No
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No
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Economic Calendar
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Dive deeper: Best Brokers for Forex Research.
Beginners and education
Both FP Markets and HYCM offer dedicated forex and CFD education with well over 10 pieces of content, and each provides at least 10 beginner-friendly videos to help you learn the basics. FP Markets stands out by running ongoing client webinars (at least one per month), which can be helpful if you like live lessons and Q&A. HYCM does not currently offer monthly educational webinars, but it still delivers plenty of starter videos and materials for new traders.
If you want to progress beyond the basics, FP Markets also supplies 10+ advanced videos tailored to experienced traders, while HYCM does not reach that level. Reflecting these differences, FP Markets earns 4 stars for Education and ranks #22 out of 63 brokers at ForexBrokers.com, compared with HYCM’s 3.5 stars and #27 ranking. In short: both are good for beginners, but FP Markets edges ahead for its live webinars and deeper, advanced lessons.
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Winner
After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that FP Markets is better than HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets). FP Markets finished with an overall rank of #19, while HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) finished with an overall rank of #26.
FP Markets shines as a low-cost broker for trading forex and CFDs – as long as you use the MetaTrader platform. The Iress platform suite offers well over 10,000 tradeable symbols, but it’s mostly a share trading platform – and is generally a much pricier option.
FAQs
Can you trade cryptocurrency with FP Markets or HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)?
FP Markets and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) do not offer actual (delivered) cryptocurrency purchases, but both brokers provide access to cryptocurrency CFDs.
What funding options does each broker offer?
Comparing deposit and withdrawal methods at online brokers FP Markets and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets): both lack ACH/SEPA, both support Skrill and bank wire transfers, FP Markets additionally supports PayPal while HYCM does not, and Visa/Mastercard availability is not specified for either broker.
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We review each broker’s overall global offering – a “Yes” checkmark in our Compare Tool does not guarantee the availability of any specific features in your country of residence. To verify the availability of any features within your country of residence, please contact the broker directly.
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2005
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1977
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Publicly Traded (Listed) info
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Bank info
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No
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No
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Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). info
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Yes
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2
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2
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1
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1
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Tier-3 Licenses info
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0
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0
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Tier-4 Licenses info
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2
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1
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Australia (ASIC Authorised) info
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Yes
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No
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Canada (CIRO Authorised) info
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No
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No
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Hong Kong (SFC Authorised) info
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No
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Yes
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Japan (FSA Authorised) info
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No
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No
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Singapore (MAS Authorised) info
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No
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No
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Switzerland (FINMA Authorised) info
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United Kingdom (U.K.) (FCA Authorised) info
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No
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Yes
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USA (CFTC Authorized) info
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No
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No
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New Zealand (FMA Authorised) info
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No
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No
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Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). info
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Yes
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No
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Tier-2 Licenses (Trusted)
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FP Markets |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Kenya (CMA Authorised) info
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Israel (ISA Authorised) info
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No
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No
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South Africa (FSCA Authorised) info
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Yes
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No
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UAE (DFSA, FSRA, or SCA Authorised) info
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No
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Yes
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India (SEBI Authorised) info
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No
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No
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Jordan (JSC Authorised) info
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Investments
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FP Markets |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Tradeable Symbols (Total) info
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10000
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1199
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Forex Pairs (Total) info
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71
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70
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U.S. Stocks (Shares) info
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No
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Yes
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Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) info
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No
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Yes
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Copy Trading info
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Yes
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No
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Cryptocurrency (Underlying) info
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No
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No
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Cryptocurrency (CFDs) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Disclaimers |
Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients).
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Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients).
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Cost
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Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account info
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1.3
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1.3
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All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active info
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0.9
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0.6
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Inactivity Fee info
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No
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No
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Order execution: Agency info
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No
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Yes
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Order execution: Market Maker info
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Yes
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Yes
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Funding
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FP Markets |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Minimum Deposit info
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$100 AUD
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$20
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PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) info
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Yes
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No
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Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Non-wire bank transfer info
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No
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No
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Trading Platforms
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FP Markets |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform info
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Yes
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Yes
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Desktop Platform (Windows) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Web Platform info
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Yes
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Yes
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Copy Trading info
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Yes
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No
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MetaTrader 4 (MT4) info
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Yes
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Yes
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MetaTrader 5 (MT5) info
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Yes
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Yes
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cTrader info
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Yes
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No
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Trading Tools
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FP Markets |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Virtual Trading (Demo) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Price Alerts info
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Yes
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Yes
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Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) info
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30
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30
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Charting - Trade From Chart info
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Yes
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Yes
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Charts can be saved info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Trading
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FP Markets |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Android App info
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Yes
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Yes
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Apple iOS App info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Price Alerts info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Watchlist [DELETED] info
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Mobile Watchlists - Syncing info
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No
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No
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Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies info
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MetaTrader (Default)
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30
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Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Research - Economic Calendar info
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Yes
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Yes
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Research
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FP Markets |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Daily Market Commentary (Articles) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Autochartist info
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Yes
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No
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Trading Central info
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Yes
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Yes
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TipRanks info
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No
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No
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Client sentiment data info
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Yes
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No
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Economic Calendar info
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Yes
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Yes
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Education
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FP Markets |
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Webinars info
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Yes
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No
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Videos - Beginner Trading Videos info
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Yes
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Yes
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Videos - Advanced Trading Videos info
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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