Comparison HYCM vs Interactive Brokers

A dozen different brokers were comparatively assessed on InvestorGreg.net, and the best online trading brokers were found. Here, we compare HYCM vs Interactive Brokers. Which of them: HYCM or Interactive Brokers a better online broker?

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. HYCM has a commission fee of spreads vary, and Interactive Brokers has a commission fee of $0.005. For trading in Forex, the commission fee of HYCM is spreads from 0.2 pips, while the commission fee of Interactive Brokers is 0.20 basis points. For a more complete picture, let’s consider trading in the metal market, where HYCM and Interactive Brokers have commission fees of spreads from 30 pips and 0.15 basis points, respectively. You can read more detailed information on commission fees in the online broker reviews.

Investors should always know about types of online trading supported by broker and about tools provided by them in trading. It is very important information as well. Let’s compare them. are HYCM provides customers with Stocks Trading, Forex Trading, Crypto Trading, and Interactive Brokers provides customers with Stocks Trading, Penny Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Forex Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading, Robo Advisor. As for platforms, HYCM offers Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), MT4, Android App, iOS App, while Interactive Brokers offers Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

In conclusion, when comparing the two online brokers, we should pay our attention to the year and country of foundation, the regulatory authorities and ways to withdraw funds. HYCM was established in 1977 in United Kingdom, and it is regulated by FCA, CySEC, CIMA. And Interactive Brokers was established in 1978 in United States, and it is regulated by NYSE, FINRA, SIPC. Withdrawal of funds from HYCM can be done using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of free. And Interactive Brokers provides the ability to withdraw funds using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of $0. The withdrawal time for HYCM is 1 - 7 business days, and that one for Interactive Brokers is 3-5 days.

Overall, HYCM boasts 4.8 stars versus Interactive Brokers 4.1 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
HYCM
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
Interactive Brokers
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Forex Spreads
CFDs
Futures
Metals
Cryptocurrency
HYCM
Stock
Spreads vary
ETFs
N/A
Options
N/A
Mutual Funds
N/A
Bonds
N/A
Forex Spreads
Spreads from 0.2 pips
CFDs
Spreads from 4 pips
Futures
N/A
Metals
Spreads from 30 pips
Cryptocurrency
Spreads at 70 pips
Interactive Brokers
Stock
$0.005
ETFs
$0
Options
$0 + $0.70 per contract
Mutual Funds
$14.95
Bonds
0.1% of face value
Forex Spreads
0.20 basis points
CFDs
N/A
Futures
$0.85 per contract
Metals
0.15 basis points
Cryptocurrency
$5 per contract

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
HYCM
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
Interactive Brokers
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4
HYCM
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4
Interactive Brokers
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
HYCM
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Interactive Brokers
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
HYCM
Android App
iOS App
Interactive Brokers
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
HYCM
Minimum deposit
$100
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Interactive Brokers
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
HYCM
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
1 - 7 business days
Withdrawal Fee
Free
Interactive Brokers
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
3-5 days
Withdrawal Fee
$0

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
HYCM
Сountry of Origin
United Kingdom
Year Founded
1977
Regulated By
FCA, CySEC, CIMA
Interactive Brokers
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1978
Regulated By
NYSE, FINRA, SIPC

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
HYCM
Phone
+442088167812
Email
support@hycm.com
Live Chat
Yes
Interactive Brokers
Phone
1 (877) 442-2757
Email
Email form
Live Chat
Yes

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