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HYCM vs Fineco Bank : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

HYCM

HYCM

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Fineco Bank

Fineco Bank

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

Market maker

NA

Years of Existence / Established Year

1977

1999

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

1.4M


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FCA, DFSA, CySEC,CIMA

FCA, PRA Bank of Italy and Consob

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Most Trusted Broker 2023 UAE, Most Transparent Forex Broker 2023

Winner of EMAS Italia 2023 Best in ESG in MF investment and advisor awards 2023 Sustainability leaders 2023

Security Measures

Tier-1 Client Fund Security

SIPC & FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

NBP for derivatives not available for professional traders


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

300+ instruments

6000+ financial products including ETCs

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

No

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Yes

Options

No

Yes

Futures

No

Yes

Bonds

No

Yes

Mutual Funds

No

Yes

Fractional Shares

Yes

Yes

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

Yes

Precious Metals

No

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

No

MT5

Yes

No

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

No

Copy Trading

Yes

No

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

HYCM Trader, Web trader

PowerDesk Fineco App

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes (except iOS)


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Fixed, Classic and Raw account, Special account for VIP and corpoarte clients

Fineco Account Trading Account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$20

Euro 0

Leverage Available

1:20- 1:500

100:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

250 for MT4 Unlimited for HYCM trader and MT5

CFDs Min 2% to Max 6% for intraday trading Min 7% to Max 100% for multiday trading

Commission (per account type)

No commission for fixed and classic accounts, Commissions for raw account: FX $4 per round, Metals $5 per round, Others $0 per round

NA

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginners traders

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank Transfer, Visa (credit/debit card), and Crypto wallet (cryptocurrency payments), e-wallets

Bank transfer Credit / Debit cards

Withdrawal Methods

Bank Transfer, Visa (credit/debit card), and Crypto wallet (cryptocurrency payments), e-wallets

Bank transfer Credit / Debit cards

Other E-Wallets Supported

Neteller, Skrill, PayTrust, Fasapay, WebMoney, AstroPay, ZOTAPAY, and UPI

No


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Forex Fundamentals, Trading Tools and Resources, Advanced Trading Concepts, Ethics and Compliance, Technology In Trading, Forex Market History

Margination Automatic Orders Multicurrency Multiple Filters Remunerated Portfolio Video guides & online webinars


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Spread- 0.1 to 1.5 pips, Raw account - FX- $4 per round, Metals - $5 per round

CFD Stocks - Euro 0 CFD Indices - Euro 0 CFD Commodities -Euro 0 CFD Forex - Euro0 CFD Crypto -Euro 0 Knock out - Euro 0 ETF promotion -Euro 0 Certificates - Euro 0 Euro 3.95 per order on investments

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable /Fixed

Variable

Per Lot Fees

$4 per round

Up to Euro 0.85 and $1 per lot

Options Contract Fees

NA

IDEM options - Euro 1.95 EUREX Options - Euro 1.95 CBOE Options - $1.95

Futures Contract Fees

NA

Futures IDEM - Euro 1.95 EUREX Futures - Euro 0.95 CME Futures - $1

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

$0

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

1:500

100:1


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$10 inactive for 90 days

Euro 0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

0.25%

Advisory Fees

NA

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

NA

Statement or Document Fee

NA

$0

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

$50

Euro 2.95 per month

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

$10

$0

Withdrawal Fee

e-wallets- 1%, Bank wires- $30, Others-$0

$0


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

No

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

23: 01GMT on Sunday night and 21: 00 GMT on Friday night

Depends on the assets type


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/5 For complaints 9:00 - 18.00 (GMT +3)

24/5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Phone: +44 - 208 - 816 - 7812, E-mail:[email protected], Live chat

UK - 08006406667 Abroad - +44 (0) 20 7065 7557 Monday to Friday, from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm.Email: mailto:[email protected]

Support Languages

15+

2


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

27-28 Clement's Lane, St Clement's HouseLondon EC4N 7AEUnited Kingdom

Rivoluzione d'Ottobre 16, Reggio Emilia, Italy 42123

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


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While HYCM maintains low trading fees with no minimum deposit, Fineco Bank includes some charges for premium features and certain asset trades, making HYCM the better option for budget-focused traders.
Creating an account with HYCM is generally faster and more user-friendly, often taking just a few minutes, while Fineco Bank requires more detailed steps and identity verification, which may suit more cautious investors.
HYCM integrates well with algorithmic trading tools and third-party plugins. In contrast, Fineco Bank emphasizes educational content and built-in research features within its platform.
HYCM caters to serious traders who value advanced features, whereas Fineco Bank appeals to beginners due to its user-friendly platform.