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Choosing between HYCM and EasyEquities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. HYCM is headquartered in London, UK, while EasyEquities operates from Johannesburg, South Africa. HYCM has the longer track record, established in 1977, 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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HYCM is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, EasyEquities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
HYCM
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
EasyEquities
0.2 vs 0 pips
Regulation
HYCM
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
EasyEquities
$100 vs $0
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HYCM holds licences from FCA, CySEC, DFSA. EasyEquities is regulated by FSCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. HYCM additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. EasyEquities adds Etf, Crypto.
On spreads, EasyEquities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at HYCM.
HYCM supports MT4, MT5. EasyEquities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
HYCM requires a minimum deposit of $100, while EasyEquities sets no minimum deposit. This makes EasyEquities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores HYCM at 3.43/5 and EasyEquities at 3.22/5, 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 EasyEquities's 3.2/5. 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 EasyEquities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
HYCM requires a minimum deposit of $100. EasyEquities requires $0.
HYCM is regulated by FCA, CySEC, DFSA, while EasyEquities holds licences from FSCA.
HYCM supports MT4, MT5. 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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