IG

4.8/ 5

IG is the world's largest CFD and spread betting provider, founded in 1974 and listed on the London Stock Exchange. With the highest trust score in the industry, 19,500+ tradeable instruments, and regulation across 8 tier-1 jurisdictions, IG is the gold standard for safety, research quality, and platform sophistication.

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Min. Deposit

$250

Spread From

0.6 pips

Regulation

FCA, ASIC, NFA

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Overview

IG Group was founded in 1974 as the world's first spread betting company and is today the largest CFD and spread betting provider globally, listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 250). IG consistently earns the highest trust scores in the industry with regulation across 8 tier-1 jurisdictions and offers over 19,500 tradeable instruments. In 2026 it was ranked #1 in Overall Offering, Mobile Trading Apps, Trading Platforms, and Research by ForexBrokers.com.

Pros

Unmatched trust: 8 tier-1 licences including FCA, ASIC, CFTC, MAS, JFSA, and FINMA
Largest instrument range: 19,500+ instruments including stocks, forex, indices, options, and futures
Best research: In-house analysts, Reuters/AP news, Morningstar data, and professional trading tools
Award-winning platform: Proprietary web and mobile platforms with advanced charting and customisation
US access: Available to US clients via tastyfx brand regulated by CFTC/NFA

Cons

Higher minimum deposit: Most regions require $250–$450 AUD to get started
MT4 is limited: Only ~80 instruments available on MT4; proprietary platform is far superior
No copy trading: Does not offer any copy or social trading functionality
Complex for beginners: The platform's advanced features can overwhelm new traders
Fees on inactive accounts: Monthly platform fee applies if below minimum activity

Spreads & Fees

Account Type	EUR/USD Spread	Commission	All-In Cost
Standard	Avg 0.91 pips	None	~0.91 pips
Forex Direct	Avg 0.30 pips	$10/lot	~0.75 pips
DMA (shares)	Market spread	Commission-based	Varies

Overnight (Swap) Fees: Standard holding costs apply for CFD positions overnight. Withdrawal Fees: Free via most methods. Inactivity Fee: £12/month after 2 years of inactivity.

User Reviews8

Robert K.

5/5

IG is simply in a different league for research and platforms. The in-house analyst commentary, Reuters news feed, and ProRealTime charts make it the complete package. Worth every penny.

Fiona M.

5/5

I've been with IG for 8 years and they've been consistently reliable. The trust factor with a 50-year-old, publicly listed, FCA-regulated broker is priceless. The platform is outstanding.

Carlos R.

4/5

Excellent broker for experienced traders. The DMA access and L2 Dealer for direct equity trading are great. Newer traders might find it overwhelming though — the feature set is huge.

Emma T.

3/5

IG is good but expensive compared to ECN brokers. For occasional trading it's fine, but if you're trading daily the spread costs add up. The research tools are the best I've seen though.

Liam O.

5/5

The mobile app is phenomenal — one of the best trading apps I've ever used. Fast execution, clean UI, full feature set. I manage my entire portfolio from it. 10/10 for mobile trading.

Hana S.

4/5

IG has the widest product range of any broker I've tried. Access to international stocks, options, and futures all in one place is incredibly convenient. Customer service is also top-notch.

Wei C.

2/5

I found the account setup process quite long and the verification strict. For someone in Asia, the spreads also feel high for forex. The platform quality is excellent though.

Marcus D.

5/5

Switched to IG after my previous broker had execution issues during a volatile market. IG handled the same conditions perfectly — no slippage, instant fills. That's the difference regulation makes.

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