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Choosing between HYCM and KSecurities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. HYCM is headquartered in London, UK, while KSecurities operates from Bangkok, Thailand. HYCM has the longer track record, established in 1977, compared to KSecurities which was founded in 1992. 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, KSecurities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
HYCM
3.4 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
KSecurities
0.2 vs 0 pips
Regulation
HYCM
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
KSecurities
$100 vs $0
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KSecurities
HYCM holds licences from FCA, CySEC, DFSA. KSecurities is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices markets. HYCM additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Commodities. KSecurities adds Etf.
On spreads, KSecurities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at HYCM.
HYCM supports MT4, MT5. KSecurities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, K-Cyber Trade.
HYCM requires a minimum deposit of $100, while KSecurities sets no minimum deposit. This makes KSecurities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores HYCM at 3.43/5 and KSecurities at 3.32/5, 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 KSecurities'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 KSecurities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
HYCM requires a minimum deposit of $100. KSecurities requires $0.
HYCM is regulated by FCA, CySEC, DFSA, while KSecurities holds licences from SEC.
HYCM supports MT4, MT5. KSecurities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, K-Cyber Trade.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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