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Choosing between HFM and EasyEquities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. HFM is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while EasyEquities operates from Johannesburg, South Africa. HFM has the longer track record, established in 2010, compared to EasyEquities which was founded in 2014. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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EasyEquities
HFM is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, HFM offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
HFM
3.8 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
HFM
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
EasyEquities
$5 vs $0
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EasyEquities
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EasyEquities
Lower feesHFM holds licences from FCA, CySEC, FSCA. EasyEquities is regulated by FSCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. HFM additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. EasyEquities adds Etf, Crypto.
HFM supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. EasyEquities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
HFM requires a minimum deposit of $5, while EasyEquities sets no minimum deposit. This makes EasyEquities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores HFM at 3.78/5 and EasyEquities at 3.22/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. HFM leads overall with a clear advantage.
HFM scores higher overall on our independent rating system. HFM holds a 3.8/5 rating vs EasyEquities's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
HFM offers spreads from 0 pips, while EasyEquities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
HFM requires a minimum deposit of $5. EasyEquities requires $0.
HFM is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, while EasyEquities holds licences from FSCA.
HFM supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. EasyEquities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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