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Choosing between HYCM and DEGIRO depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. HYCM is headquartered in London, UK, while DEGIRO operates from Amsterdam, Netherlands. HYCM has the longer track record, established in 1977, compared to DEGIRO which was founded in 2013. 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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HYCM is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, DEGIRO offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
HYCM
3.4 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
DEGIRO
0.2 vs 0 pips
Regulation
HYCM
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
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$100 vs $0
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HYCM holds licences from FCA, CySEC, DFSA. DEGIRO is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets. HYCM additionally covers Forex, Cfd.
On spreads, DEGIRO is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at HYCM.
HYCM supports MT4, MT5. DEGIRO offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
HYCM requires a minimum deposit of $100, while DEGIRO sets no minimum deposit. This makes DEGIRO accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores HYCM at 3.43/5 and DEGIRO at 3.27/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. HYCM leads overall with a clear advantage.
HYCM scores higher overall on our independent rating system. HYCM holds a 3.4/5 rating vs DEGIRO's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
HYCM offers spreads from 0.2 pips, while DEGIRO starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
HYCM requires a minimum deposit of $100. DEGIRO requires $0.
HYCM is regulated by FCA, CySEC, DFSA, while DEGIRO holds licences from FCA.
HYCM supports MT4, MT5. DEGIRO 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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