ICM Information

ICM is an offshore regulated broker, offering trading on forex, US stocks, precious metals, index futures, energy futures, cryptocurrencies CFDs with leverage up to 1:200 and spread from 0.0 pips on the MT4, MT5, and cTrader platforms. However, it does not provide services for residents of the USA, North Korea, and China .

Pros and Cons

Is ICM Legit?

ICM is licensed by FSA with license number SD201 to offer services. However, it is offshore regulated, which means potential risks may exist.

What Can I Trade on ICM?

ICM offers trading on forex, US stocks, precious metals, index futures, energy futures, and cryptocurrencies CFDs.

Account Type

The broker offers Islamic accounts and demo accounts.Besides, below are three live account types ICM offers.

Leverage

The broker offers maximum leverage at 1:200 for all account types. It is important to keep in mind that the greater the leverage, the greater the risk of losing your deposited capital.

ICM Fees

Spreads & Commissions

Only FX and Metal have commissions – No commission is charged for all other products.

Swap Rates

Different products have different swap rates.

Note: If you hold a position overnight on a Wednesday, the swap charges that are earned or paid on a daily basis are three times the normal amount. Swap charge on US stocks, Cash CFDs, Bitcoin and Turkish Lira will appear as “Admin Charge”.

Trading Platform

Deposit and Withdrawal

ICM accepts payments via credit, debit cards and bank transfers. It cannot be held accountable for any bank charges but bares all costs for clients who deposit via credit card.

Funds will be deposited in your trading account within 1 business day after the funds hit ICM Capitals account. Withdrawal requests are processed on your trading account within 24 working hours from the receipt of the request; however, the receipt of the actual funds may vary depending on the withdrawal method.

Bonus and Promotions

There are plenty of promoting activities available on ICM's platform. For now, refer to a friend and you'll get a $150 bonus.

Yuanta Information

Founded in 1992, Yuanta is governed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. The company provides a variety of trading tools including stocks, futures, and derivatives. Though it lacks a demo account, it helps multi-platform trading with in-house created technologies and provides localised support via phone and email.

Pros and Cons

Is Yuanta Legit?

Yes, Yuanta is regulated by Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC).

What Can I Trade on Yuanta?

Mainly covering stock trading, derivative products, and futures & options, the organization provides a broad spectrum of financial products and services.

Yuanta Fees

Though some administrative and nominee service fees could be on the higher side, Yuanta's fees are usually in line with industry standards, with standard commission and interest rates similar to major Hong Kong brokers.

Trading Platform

Yuanta offers a suite of trading platforms under the eWinner and YSHK SP Trader brands, designed for both desktop and mobile users.

Deposit and Withdrawal

Yuanta does not charge deposit or withdrawal fees directly, but third-party banks may impose charges depending on the method (especially for CHATS/RTGS and overseas remittance). No specific minimum deposit amount is mentioned in the policy.