B
Burrell Stockbroking logo

Burrell Stockbroking

7.3/10
IG logo

IG

8.3/10
6/10RegulationWinner9/10
8/10FeesTied8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner6.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

BrokerDataNet earns affiliate commission from brokers listed on this site. This does not affect our ratings or editorial independence.

Overview

Burrell Stockbroking was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Australia, while IG was established in 1974 and is based in UK. Burrell Stockbroking holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while IG is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Burrell Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; IG has 178,500+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Burrell Stockbroking and $200 at IG.

IG wins this category
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingIG
Min. Deposit$100$200
RegulationMalta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded19681974
CountryAustraliaUK
Clients10,000+178,500+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Burrell Stockbroking and IG, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Burrell Stockbroking has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at IG). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingIG
Min. Deposit$100$200
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Burrell Stockbroking offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while IG supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. IG supports social and copy trading features, which Burrell Stockbroking does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingIG
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone,MacMT4, Mac, Web Trader, L2 Dealer, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Burrell Stockbroking and IG compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingIG
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Burrell Stockbroking accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while IG supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). IG uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. IG scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

IG wins this category
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingIG
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Burrell Stockbroking and IG offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Burrell Stockbroking supports 2 languages and IG supports 5, giving IG broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingIG
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese