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HYCM vs Interactive Brokers

Compare HYCM and Interactive Brokers side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

HYCM

HYCM

Experienced forex and CFD traders

HYCM is a multi-regulated forex and CFD broker backed by Henyep Group, offering MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5…

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Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers

Active investors and multi-asset traders

Interactive Brokers is a multi-asset broker with stocks, ETFs, options, futures, currencies, bonds, funds and…

Head-to-head comparison

HYCM vs Interactive Brokers
Feature HYCM Interactive Brokers
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Available as CFDs; pricing via spread -
Regulators FCA, DFSA, CIMA SEC, CFTC, FINRA, FCA, CBI, ASIC, SEBI, MAS, CIRO
Best for Experienced forex and CFD traders Active investors and multi-asset traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Margin
Multi Currency
Demo Account
Funds
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Pros & cons

HYCM

HYCM

Pros

  • FCA-regulated with FSCS protection up to £85,000
  • Raw account spreads from 0.1 pips on forex
  • Low swap rates suit swing and position traders
  • Low minimum deposit of $20
  • Free demo account available
  • Multiple account types including Fixed, Classic and Raw
  • Backed by Henyep Group, a financial conglomerate established in 1977

Cons

  • Fixed and Classic account spreads above industry average
  • CySEC license voluntarily renounced in June 2024 - no EU regulated entity
  • Crypto CFDs unavailable to UK FCA-regulated clients
  • $10 monthly inactivity fee after 90 days
  • $30 fee on bank wire withdrawals under $300
  • No copy trading or social trading features
  • No TradingView or cTrader integration
  • Demo accounts expire after 90 days
Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers

Pros

  • $0 Lite commissions on US stocks and ETFs
  • IBKR Pro stocks from USD 0.0005 per share
  • US options from USD 0.15 per contract
  • Margin loans start at USD 4.14%
  • Cash interest up to USD 3.14%
  • No inactivity fees
  • No minimums for general investment accounts
  • Paper trading with simulated funds

Cons

  • IBKR Pro stocks cost up to USD 0.0035 per share
  • IBKR Lite stock orders include PFOF
  • US options cost up to USD 0.65 per contract
  • Crypto execution and custody are for eligible clients
  • Forecast contracts are limited to eligible clients
HYCM

HYCM

HYCM is a multi-regulated forex and CFD broker backed by Henyep Group, offering MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 across forex, indices, commodities, stocks and crypto.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers is a multi-asset broker with stocks, ETFs, options, futures, currencies, bonds, funds and crypto across web, mobile and desktop platforms.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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