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From my experience evaluating Yuanta, I found that the broker relies primarily on its proprietary platforms—such as eWinner and YSHK SP Trader—rather than supporting the widely-used MetaTrader 4 or 5, which are known for their seamless integration with Expert Advisors (EAs) for automated trading. As an active forex trader, I'm keenly aware of how essential EA compatibility is for automation. In this case, there’s no indication from the available information that Yuanta’s platforms natively allow for the installation or use of third-party EAs or custom automation scripts. Instead, the focus seems to be on robust execution and risk management within their self-developed environment, likely catering more to traditional and discretionary traders who use multi-market access through a single login. For me, the absence of standard MetaTrader platform support is a significant factor. While Yuanta’s platforms may be well-optimized for Hong Kong market regulations and products, including a broad spectrum of stocks, futures, and derivatives, I find that their system may not currently offer the type of open automation that EAs require. I take such limitations seriously because automated strategies often depend on flexible, programmatic access to trading algorithms—something typically found in MT4/MT5 environments. Therefore, if your trading relies heavily on EAs or automated systems, it is prudent to contact Yuanta directly for clarification or consider if their technology roadmap plans to address this need. For now, based on the evidence, Yuanta does not appear to be an ideal choice for EA-driven automated trading. As always, I recommend choosing a broker whose platform specifications match your trading requirements and risk tolerance.