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hantec fx

7.9/10
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IG

8.3/10
10/10WinnerRegulation9/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals6.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

hantec fx was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Russia, while IG was established in 1974 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. hantec fx serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; IG has 178,500+. The minimum deposit is $250 at hantec fx and $200 at IG.

IG wins this category
Featurehantec fxIG
Min. Deposit$250$200
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F252Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20211974
CountryRussiaUK
Clients10,000+178,500+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between hantec fx and IG, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. IG has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at hantec fx). hantec fx charges withdrawal fees while IG does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. hantec fx charges deposit fees; IG does not. Overall, IG scores higher on fees in our assessment.

IG wins this category
Featurehantec fxIG
Min. Deposit$250$200
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

hantec fx 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 hantec fx does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
Featurehantec fxIG
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 hantec fx 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
Featurehantec fxIG
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. hantec fx accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while IG supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). hantec fx uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. hantec fx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

hantec fx wins this category
Featurehantec fxIG
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both hantec fx and IG offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. hantec fx supports 8 languages and IG supports 5, giving hantec fx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featurehantec fxIG
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese