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HYCM is an online broker with authorization from four international bodies including the FCA and CySEC. The broker offers short-term CFD trading on forex, shares, commodities, indices, ETFs and Bitcoin, and supports the MT4 and MT5 platforms, as well as Trading Central analysis.
Pros
The low $20 minimum deposit is suitable for beginners, as well as the Fixed spread account with no commissions
The broker is overseen by trusted regulators, including the FCA
MT4 and MT5 integration ensures that active traders can access a vast selection of technical charting tools
There's a good range of free analytical tools, particularly Seasonax for pattern analysis
Spreads are competitive in the Raw account, starting from 0.1 pips for EUR/USD
Traders can access fee-free payments with rapid processing
Cons
Not the best overall range of assets, with just 200+ stocks
Market coverage varies quite significantly between account types and platforms
There's a high commission of $4 each way on the Raw account
Awards
Best Broker For Algo Traders, 2017 - Global Brands Magazine
Best New Forex & CFD Broker, 2015 - Global Banking & Finance Review
Most Innovative New Forex Brand, 2015 - Global Brands Magazine
Best New STP Broker, 2014 - Global Banking & Finance Review
Best Forex Broker 2021-2022 - Spain, Middle East, Asia, Germany
Best Trading Platform App 2021 - Forex Expo
Best Mobile Trading App 2020 - World of Finance Forex Award
FCA Regulated
Yes
Yes
Instruments
Forex, CFDs, commodities, futures, custom FX & index baskets
Leveraged CFD trading is available on FX, indices, and commodities.
HYCM traders can access CFDs on a range of stocks, indices, commodities and ETFs with floating spreads and maximum leverage varying by instrument. Clients also have a choice between two industry-leading platforms.
Leverage
1:30
1:301:500
FTSE Spread
1.3
1.5
GBPUSD Spread<
0.6
0.1
Oil Spread
0.05
2.0
Stocks Spread
N/A
2.2%
Forex
Trade on a range of currencies with ultra-low spreads.
HYCM offers 40+ forex pairs, with most available to trade on either the MT4 or MT5 platform. The maximum leverage on offer is 1:30 in accordance with regulations, and tight spreads start from 0.2 on the Raw account and from 1.2 on the commission-free Classic account.