CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 51% and 89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Regulation
FP Markets vs HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets): FP Markets was founded in 2005 and HYCM in 1977; neither broker is publicly traded or a bank. On the ForexBrokers.com Trust Score scale (90–99 highly trusted; 80–89 trusted; 70–79 average risk; 60–69 high risk; under 59 not trusted), FP Markets scores 90/99 (highly trusted) and HYCM scores 85/99 (trusted).
In terms of regulatory information, both brokers hold 2 Tier-1 licenses and 1 Tier-2 license, signaling top-tier and trusted oversight. With identical license counts but a higher Trust Score, FP Markets edges HYCM on perceived trust, which can help guide traders weighing safety alongside features and costs.
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FP Markets
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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Year Founded
info
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2005
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1977
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Publicly Traded (Listed)
info
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No
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No
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Bank
info
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No
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No
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Tier-1 Licenses
info
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2
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2
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Tier-2 Licenses
info
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1
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1
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Tier-3 Licenses
info
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0
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0
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Tier-4 Licenses
info
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2
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1
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Fees
FP Markets and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) both score 4.5 out of 5 stars for commissions and fees, but FP Markets has the edge in the rankings, placing #11 out of 36 brokers compared with HYCM at #18. FP Markets is known for very low pricing on its commission-based Raw ECN account, with EUR/USD spreads averaging 0.1 pips plus commission, or about 0.8 pips all-in. Its cTrader Raw account is also priced at a flat $6 per round-turn standard lot for forex trading. By contrast, HYCM’s Raw account comes in at about 0.6 pips all-in for EUR/USD, while its Classic account starts from 1.2 pips and its fixed-spread account is 1.5 pips.
FP Markets offers more account variety, but the best value is usually on its Raw ECN setup. Its Standard account is more expensive, with EUR/USD spreads averaging 1.1 pips, and its Iress platform accounts in Australia can add extra costs unless you meet higher deposit or monthly commission requirements. The Iress ViewPoint accounts are aimed at active traders with larger balances, while the lower-cost Iress Investor account cuts fees but also limits features like live data and charting.
For traders focused on keeping costs low, FP Markets is the stronger pick overall because of its cheaper top-tier pricing and better place in the category ranking. HYCM still offers fair pricing, especially on its Raw account, but FP Markets is generally the more competitive choice for commissions and fees.
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FP Markets
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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Minimum Deposit
info
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$100 AUD
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$20
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Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account
info
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1.3
info |
1.3
info |
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All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active
info
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0.9
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0.6
info |
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Non-wire bank transfer
info
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No
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No
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PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw)
info
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Yes
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No
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Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Dive deeper: Best Low Spread Forex Brokers.
Range of investments
FP Markets and HYCM both let you trade forex as CFDs, and each offers crypto CFDs rather than actual cryptocurrencies. FP Markets stands out for choice, with about 10,000 tradeable symbols and 71 forex pairs, compared with HYCM’s 1,199 symbols and 70 forex pairs. FP Markets also supports copy trading, which may appeal to beginners or anyone who wants to follow other traders.
Where HYCM pulls ahead is in access to real shares: it offers exchange-traded securities on both U.S. and international exchanges, while FP Markets does not. In overall range of investments, FP Markets is rated 4.5 out of 5 and ranks #17 out of 36 brokers at ForexBrokers.com, while HYCM is rated 4 out of 5 and ranks #27. For traders looking for the widest selection, FP Markets has the edge; for those who want actual stock investing, HYCM is the better fit.
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FP Markets
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Tradeable Symbols (Total)
info
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10000
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1199
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Forex Pairs (Total)
info
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71
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70
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U.S. Stocks (Shares)
info
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No
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Yes
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Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares)
info
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No
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Yes
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Copy Trading
info
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Yes
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No
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Cryptocurrency (Underlying)
info
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No
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No
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Cryptocurrency (CFDs)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Disclaimers
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Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients).
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Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients).
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Trading platforms and tools
FP Markets and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) both give traders a wide choice of trading platforms and tools, including free demo accounts, in-house platforms, Windows desktop downloads, web-based platforms, MetaTrader 4, and MetaTrader 5. Each broker also lets users trade directly from charts, making it easier to place orders while reviewing price action. For traders who want a familiar setup with desktop and browser access plus practice trading, both brokers cover the basics well.
One key difference is that FP Markets offers copy trading, while HYCM does not, which may matter for beginners or anyone looking to follow other traders. Both brokers are rated 4 out of 5 stars for Trading Platforms and Tools, but FP Markets ranks higher with ForexBrokers.com at #22 out of 36 brokers, compared with HYCM at #32. Overall, FP Markets has the edge for traders who want more platform features, while HYCM still provides a solid range of tools for everyday trading.
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FP Markets
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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Virtual Trading (Demo)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Desktop Platform (Windows)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Web Platform
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Copy Trading
info
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Yes
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No
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MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total)
info
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30
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30
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Charting - Trade From Chart
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Dive deeper: Best MetaTrader 4 Brokers, Best MetaTrader 5 Brokers.
Forex trading apps
FP Markets and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) both give traders iPhone and Android apps, plus stock and forex price alerts, so either broker works well if you want to trade on the go. Both apps also let you draw trendlines and automatically save those drawings, which is useful for chart-based trading. Neither broker offers watchlist symbol syncing, so watchlists do not carry over between the mobile app and the online account.
Where they differ is in charting tools. HYCM offers 30 technical studies in its mobile app, while FP Markets uses the default MetaTrader setup. Both brokers are rated 4 out of 5 stars for mobile trading apps, but FP Markets ranks higher overall with ForexBrokers.com at #20 out of 36 brokers, compared with HYCM at #30. For traders who want a slightly stronger mobile app ranking, FP Markets has the edge, while HYCM offers a more defined set of built-in chart studies.
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FP Markets
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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Android App
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Apple iOS App
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Price Alerts
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Watchlists - Syncing
info
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No
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No
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Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies
info
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MetaTrader (Default)
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30
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Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Dive deeper: Best Forex Trading Apps.
Market research
FP Markets and HYCM both give traders daily market commentary, forex news from major sources like Bloomberg, Reuters, and Dow Jones, plus an economic calendar to track key global events. Both also include Trading Central research tools, which can help with technical analysis and trade ideas. For many everyday traders, this means either broker offers a solid starting point for staying informed on the markets.
FP Markets has the edge in market research depth because it also offers Autochartist and a sentiment tool that shows whether traders are mostly long or short on a pair or instrument. HYCM does not offer Autochartist or a sentiment tool, which may matter for traders who want more ways to spot opportunities. That extra research support helps FP Markets earn a higher Research score of 4 out of 5 and a better ForexBrokers.com ranking at #22 out of 36, compared with HYCM’s 3.5 out of 5 and #29 ranking.
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FP Markets
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HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)
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Daily Market Commentary (Articles)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Forex News (Top-Tier Sources)
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Autochartist
info
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Yes
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No
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Trading Central
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Client sentiment data
info
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Yes
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No
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TipRanks
info
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No
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No
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Acuity Trading
info
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No
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No
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Economic Calendar
info
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Yes
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Yes
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Dive deeper: Best Brokers for Forex Research.
Beginners and education
FP Markets comes out ahead of HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) for beginner-friendly education. FP Markets offers forex and CFDs learning material, runs online educational client webinars at least once a month, and has at least 10 beginner videos plus at least 10 advanced videos for more experienced traders. It is rated 4 out of 5 stars for Education and ranks #22 out of 36 brokers on ForexBrokers.com, which points to a stronger overall learning setup for new traders.
HYCM also offers at least 10 beginner videos, but it falls behind FP Markets in several key areas. Based on the details provided, HYCM does not meet the standard for regular monthly educational webinars, and it does not have at least 10 advanced educational videos. It is rated 3.5 out of 5 stars for Education and ranks #27 out of 36, making FP Markets the better choice for beginners who want more ways to learn trading basics.
Dive deeper: Best Forex Brokers for Beginners.
Winner
After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that FP Markets is better than HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets). FP Markets finished with an overall rank of #19, while HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) finished with an overall rank of #26.
FP Markets shines as a low-cost broker for trading forex and CFDs – as long as you use the MetaTrader platform. The Iress platform suite offers well over 10,000 tradeable symbols, but it’s mostly a share trading platform – and is generally a much pricier option.
FAQs
Can you trade cryptocurrency with FP Markets or HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets)?
FP Markets and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) do not offer actual (delivered) cryptocurrency purchases, but both brokers provide access to cryptocurrency CFDs.
What funding options does each broker offer?
Comparing deposit and withdrawal methods at online brokers FP Markets and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets): both lack ACH/SEPA, both support Skrill and bank wire transfers, FP Markets additionally supports PayPal while HYCM does not, and Visa/Mastercard availability is not specified for either broker.
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We review each broker’s overall global offering – a “Yes” checkmark in our Compare Tool does not guarantee the availability of any specific features in your country of residence. To verify the availability of any features within your country of residence, please contact the broker directly.
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85
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90
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85
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Year Founded info
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2005
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1977
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Publicly Traded (Listed) info
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No
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No
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Bank info
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No
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No
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Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). info
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Yes
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No
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Tier-1 Licenses info
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2
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2
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Tier-2 Licenses info
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1
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1
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Tier-3 Licenses info
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0
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0
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Tier-4 Licenses info
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2
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1
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Tier-1 Licenses (Highly Trusted)
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FP Markets |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Australia (ASIC Authorised) info
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Yes
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No
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Canada (CIRO Authorised) info
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No
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No
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Hong Kong (SFC Authorised) info
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No
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Yes
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Japan (FSA Authorised) info
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No
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No
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Singapore (MAS Authorised) info
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No
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No
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Switzerland (FINMA Authorised) info
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United Kingdom (U.K.) (FCA Authorised) info
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No
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Yes
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USA (CFTC Authorized) info
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No
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No
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New Zealand (FMA Authorised) info
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No
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No
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Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). info
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Yes
info
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No
info
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Tier-2 Licenses (Trusted)
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FP Markets |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Kenya (CMA Authorised) info
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Israel (ISA Authorised) info
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No
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No
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South Africa (FSCA Authorised) info
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Yes
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No
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UAE (DFSA, FSRA, or CMA Authorised) info
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No
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Yes
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India (SEBI Authorised) info
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No
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No
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Jordan (JSC Authorised) info
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Investments
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FP Markets |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Tradeable Symbols (Total) info
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10000
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1199
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Forex Pairs (Total) info
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71
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70
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U.S. Stocks (Shares) info
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No
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Yes
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Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) info
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No
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Yes
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Copy Trading info
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Yes
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No
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Cryptocurrency (Underlying) info
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No
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No
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Cryptocurrency (CFDs) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Disclaimers |
Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients).
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Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients).
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Cost
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FP Markets |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account info
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1.3
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1.3
info
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All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active info
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0.9
info
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0.6
info
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Inactivity Fee info
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No
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No
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Order execution: Agency info
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No
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Yes
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Order execution: Market Maker info
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Yes
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Yes
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Funding
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FP Markets |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Minimum Deposit info
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$100 AUD
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$20
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PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) info
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Yes
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No
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Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Non-wire bank transfer info
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No
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No
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Trading Platforms
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FP Markets |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform info
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Yes
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Yes
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Desktop Platform (Windows) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Web Platform info
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Yes
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Yes
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Copy Trading info
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Yes
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No
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MetaTrader 4 (MT4) info
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Yes
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Yes
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MetaTrader 5 (MT5) info
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Yes
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Yes
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cTrader info
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Yes
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No
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Trading Tools
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FP Markets |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Virtual Trading (Demo) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Price Alerts info
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Yes
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Yes
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Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) info
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30
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30
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Charting - Trade From Chart info
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Yes
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Yes
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Charts can be saved info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Trading
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FP Markets |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Android App info
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Yes
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Yes
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Apple iOS App info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Price Alerts info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Watchlist [DELETED] info
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Mobile Watchlists - Syncing info
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No
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No
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Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies info
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MetaTrader (Default)
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30
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Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave info
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Yes
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Yes
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Mobile Research - Economic Calendar info
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Yes
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Yes
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Research
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FP Markets |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Daily Market Commentary (Articles) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) info
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Yes
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Yes
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Autochartist info
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Yes
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No
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Trading Central info
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Yes
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Yes
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TipRanks info
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No
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No
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Client sentiment data info
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Yes
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No
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Economic Calendar info
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Yes
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Yes
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Education
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FP Markets |
HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) |
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Webinars info
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Yes
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No
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Videos - Beginner Trading Videos info
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Yes
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Yes
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Videos - Advanced Trading Videos info
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Yes
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No
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Major Forex Pairs
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FP Markets |
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EUR/USD info
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Yes
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Yes
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Review |
FP Markets Review
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