EasyMarkets
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Choosing between EasyMarkets and LHV depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. EasyMarkets is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while LHV operates from Tallinn, Estonia. LHV has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to EasyMarkets which was founded in 2001. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
EasyMarkets
LHV
| EasyMarkets | LHV | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.6/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $25 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0.7 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:400 ✓ | 1:5 |
| Regulation | CySEC, ASIC | Finantsinspektsioon, FCA |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4 | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker |
EasyMarkets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, LHV offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Lower feesEasyMarkets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC. LHV is regulated by FCA, Finantsinspektsioon.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices markets. EasyMarkets additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Commodities. LHV adds Etf, Crypto.
On spreads, LHV is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at EasyMarkets.
EasyMarkets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. LHV offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
EasyMarkets requires a minimum deposit of $25, while LHV sets no minimum deposit. This makes LHV accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores EasyMarkets at 3.61/5 and LHV at 3.36/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. EasyMarkets leads overall with a clear advantage.
EasyMarkets
3.6/5
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LHV
3.4/5
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EasyMarkets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. EasyMarkets holds a 3.6/5 rating vs LHV's 3.4/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
EasyMarkets offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while LHV starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
EasyMarkets requires a minimum deposit of $25. LHV requires $0.
EasyMarkets is regulated by CySEC, ASIC, while LHV holds licences from Finantsinspektsioon, FCA.
EasyMarkets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. LHV supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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