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
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets), established in 1977, is an online broker with a strong regulatory framework. Holding two Tier-1 licenses, it is considered a trusted broker with a Trust Score of 86 out of 99 by ForexBrokers.com. While it is not a publicly traded company or a bank, its regulatory credentials make it a reliable choice for online trading. HYCM ensures a level of trust that is bolstered by its long-standing presence in the financial markets.
Founded in 2016, VT Markets is a newer entrant in the online trading landscape. It holds one Tier-1 license and one Tier-2 license, reflecting a moderate level of trustworthiness with a Trust Score of 70 out of 99 from ForexBrokers.com. Like HYCM, VT Markets is not publicly traded and doesn't operate as a bank. Although it carries more risk compared to HYCM, it maintains a trusted status in the industry, particularly suited for those seeking alternative trading options.
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VT Markets
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1977
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2016
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Publicly Traded (Listed)
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No
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No
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Bank
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No
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No
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Tier-1 Licenses
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2
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1
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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
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0
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0
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Tier-4 Licenses
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1
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0
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Fees
When you compare commissions and fees, HYCM comes out cheaper on EUR/USD with its Raw account at about 0.6 pips all-in after commission, versus VT Markets’ Raw ECN at about 0.83 pips effective (based on a 0.6-pip round-turn commission plus a 0.23-pip average spread in September 2021). For spread-only pricing, HYCM’s Classic account and VT Markets’ Standard STP both sit around 1.2 pips on EUR/USD, though VT’s Standard STP is commission-free. HYCM also offers a fixed-spread account at 1.5 pips, while VT Markets has a $100 minimum deposit for both account types. In short, VT’s Raw ECN pricing is standard for the industry and its Standard STP is less price-friendly, while HYCM’s Raw account is the sharper deal in this matchup.
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) commissions and fees: Raw account ~0.6 pips all-in on EUR/USD; Classic account has variable spreads from 1.2 pips; Fixed-spread account at 1.5 pips. Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars for commissions and fees; ranked #16 out of 63 brokers by ForexBrokers.com.
VT Markets commissions and fees: Raw ECN ~0.83 pips effective on EUR/USD (0.6-pip round-turn commission + 0.23-pip average spread, Sept 2021); Standard STP averages about 1.2 pips and is commission-free; $100 minimum deposit for both accounts. Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars for commissions and fees; ranked #21 out of 63 brokers by ForexBrokers.com.
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$100
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1.2
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1.2
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All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active
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0.6
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0.8
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Non-wire bank transfer
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No
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No
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PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw)
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No
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Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw)
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Yes
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Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw)
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Yes
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Range of investments
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) and VT Markets both support forex trading (available as CFDs or spot, depending on the account). HYCM lists 1,199 tradeable symbols with 70 forex pairs, while VT Markets offers 1,000 symbols and 39 forex pairs. Both brokers provide crypto trading through CFDs, but neither lets you buy actual cryptocurrencies. VT Markets adds copy trading, which HYCM does not.
For stocks, HYCM stands out by offering exchange-traded shares on both U.S. and international exchanges, whereas VT Markets offers exchange-traded shares on international markets only (not U.S.). Reflecting the broader lineup, HYCM holds a 4-star Range of Investments rating and ranks #34 out of 63 brokers at ForexBrokers.com; VT Markets earns 3.5 stars and ranks #40. In short, choose HYCM if you want more symbols, more forex pairs, and U.S. share dealing; pick VT Markets if you value copy trading and access to international shares.
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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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1199
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1000
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Forex Pairs (Total)
info
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70
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39
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U.S. Stocks (Shares)
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Yes
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No
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Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Copy Trading
info
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No
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Yes
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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
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) and VT Markets both cover the essentials for traders: each offers a free demo account, a Windows desktop platform, a web-based platform, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), and the ability to place trades directly from charts. The key difference is that HYCM also provides a proprietary, in-house platform, while VT Markets does not.
Another notable distinction is copy trading: VT Markets supports it, while HYCM does not. For Trading Platforms and Tools, both brokers earn 4 stars. In ForexBrokers.com’s category rankings out of 63 brokers, HYCM is placed at #41 and VT Markets at #48. If you want access to a broker’s own platform, HYCM stands out; if copy trading is a must, VT Markets is the better fit.
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Virtual Trading (Demo)
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Yes
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Yes
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Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform
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Yes
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No
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Desktop Platform (Windows)
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Yes
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Yes
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Web Platform
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Yes
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Yes
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Copy Trading
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No
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Yes
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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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15
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Charting - Trade From Chart
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Yes
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Yes
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Forex trading apps
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) and VT Markets both offer iPhone and Android trading apps with stock and forex price alerts. Each mobile app includes 30 technical studies for charting and supports drawing trendlines, and both earn a 4-star rating for mobile trading apps.
There are a few differences to note. HYCM’s app auto-saves your chart drawings, while VT Markets does not. Neither app syncs watchlists between mobile and your online account. According to ForexBrokers.com’s Mobile Trading Apps rankings out of 63 brokers, HYCM is #38 and VT Markets is #45, giving HYCM a slight edge for mobile.
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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VT 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
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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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30
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30
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Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave
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Yes
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No
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Dive deeper: Best Forex Trading Apps.
Market research
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) and VT Markets both deliver daily market commentary, real-time forex news from well-known sources like Bloomberg and Reuters, and access to Trading Central tools. Each broker also includes an economic calendar to track key events. Neither broker includes Autochartist. A key difference: VT Markets offers a sentiment tool that shows the ratio of long vs. short positions, while HYCM does not.
For third‑party research providers, HYCM does not offer TipRanks or Acuity Trading tools. VT Markets does not clearly advertise access to TipRanks or Acuity Trading. Both earn a 3.5 out of 5 for Research. In ForexBrokers.com’s rankings, HYCM holds a slight edge at #36 compared with VT Markets at #37.
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VT Markets
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Daily Market Commentary (Articles)
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Yes
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Yes
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Forex News (Top-Tier Sources)
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Yes
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Yes
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Autochartist
info
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No
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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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No
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Yes
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TipRanks
info
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No
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Acuity Trading
info
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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
For beginners comparing HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) and VT Markets, both brokers offer sizable video libraries with at least 10 beginner-focused trading videos, making it easier to learn the basics of forex and CFDs through short, structured lessons. Neither broker runs monthly educational webinars, so if you prefer live instruction or Q&A sessions, you may need to look elsewhere.
Advanced learners may find limits at both brands, as neither offers 10 or more advanced trading videos. Education quality is rated the same at 3.5 out of 5 stars; however, HYCM ranks higher (#32 of 63) than VT Markets (#56 of 63) in the Education category according to ForexBrokers.com. In short, both are beginner-friendly for video-based learning, with HYCM holding a slight edge in the overall education rankings.
Dive deeper: Best Forex Brokers for Beginners.
Winner
After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) is better than VT Markets. HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) finished with an overall rank of #29, while VT Markets finished with an overall rank of #44.
HYCM is a trusted brand that offers a straightforward MetaTrader platform experience. Its Raw account delivers competitive pricing, and traders gain access to third-party modules from Trading Central as well as exchange-traded securities (available through a separate platform). That said, HYCM offers a narrow range of symbols to forex and CFD traders.
FAQs
Can you trade cryptocurrency with HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) or VT Markets?
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) vs VT Markets: neither broker lets you buy actual (delivered) cryptocurrencies, but both offer cryptocurrency CFD trading.
What funding options does each broker offer?
Comparing deposit and withdrawal options, HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) and VT Markets both do not support ACH or SEPA transfers; HYCM also does not support PayPal but does support Skrill and bank wire transfers, while VT Markets’ support for PayPal, Skrill, Visa/Mastercard, and bank wires—as well as HYCM’s Visa/Mastercard status—is not specified.
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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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Yes
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No
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Japan (SFC 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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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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No
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No
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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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No
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Yes
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UAE (DFSA, FSRA, or SCA Authorised) info
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Yes
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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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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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1199
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1000
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Forex Pairs (Total) info
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70
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39
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U.S. Stocks (Shares) info
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Yes
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No
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Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Copy Trading info
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No
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Yes
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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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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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0.6
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0.8
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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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Yes
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No
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Order execution: Market Maker info
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Yes
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Yes
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$20
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$100
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PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) info
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No
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Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) info
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Yes
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Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) info
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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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Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform info
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Yes
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No
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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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No
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Yes
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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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No
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No
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Trading Tools
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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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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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15
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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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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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30
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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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No
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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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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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No
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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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Client sentiment data info
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Webinars info
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No
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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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No
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No
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Yes
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70
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