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HYCM vs Skilling

Compare HYCM and Skilling 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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Skilling

Skilling

CFD and forex traders, multiple platforms

Skilling is a CySEC-regulated CFD and forex broker offering 1,200+ instruments across forex, stocks, indices,…

Head-to-head comparison

HYCM vs Skilling
Feature HYCM Skilling
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Available as CFDs; pricing via spread -
Regulators FCA, DFSA, CIMA CySEC, FSA
Best for Experienced forex and CFD traders CFD and forex traders, multiple platforms
Markets & account
Stocks
Forex
CFDs
Crypto
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Margin
Multi Currency
Demo Account

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
Skilling

Skilling

Pros

  • Choice of three trading platforms: Skilling Trader, MT4 and cTrader
  • 1,200+ CFD instruments including 70+ forex pairs, 900+ shares, indices, commodities and crypto
  • Standard account minimum deposit of $100
  • Commission-free Standard account with spreads from 0.7 pips on EUR/USD
  • Free demo account with $10,000 virtual balance
  • Copy trading available via Skilling cCopy
  • Negative balance protection for retail clients
  • CySEC-regulated with ICF investor compensation up to EUR 20,000

Cons

  • No direct ownership of shares or crypto - all positions are CFDs
  • Premium account requires $5,000 minimum deposit
  • Research tools are limited compared to larger brokers
  • E-wallet withdrawals (Skrill, Neteller) carry third-party percentage fees
  • Customer support limited to weekdays (approximately 06:00-22:00 CET)
  • No US clients accepted
  • MT4 instruments limited to around 200 compared to 800+ on cTrader and Skilling Trader
  • Offshore FSA entity provides weaker investor protection than the CySEC entity
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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Skilling

Skilling

Skilling is a CySEC-regulated CFD and forex broker offering 1,200+ instruments across forex, stocks, indices, commodities and crypto via MT4, cTrader and its proprietary Skilling Trader.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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