Finpro
IG
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Overview
Finpro was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in GRENADINES, while IG was established in 1974 and is based in UK. Finpro holds licences including Unregulated, while IG is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Finpro serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; IG has 178,500+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Finpro and $200 at IG.
| Feature | Finpro | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $200 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2008 | 1974 |
| Country | GRENADINES | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 178,500+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Finpro and IG, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Finpro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $200 at IG). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Finpro applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; IG does not. Overall, Finpro scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Finpro | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Finpro 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 Finpro does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Finpro | IG |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4 | MT4, 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 Finpro and IG compare. IG runs regular live webinars; Finpro does not. IG has a video library; Finpro does not. IG publishes daily market commentary; Finpro does not. IG integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Finpro does not. IG maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. IG scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Finpro | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Finpro 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.
| Feature | Finpro | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Finpro and IG offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Finpro supports 2 languages and IG supports 5, giving IG broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Finpro | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese |