IG
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Overview
IG and test broker are both established, regulated brokers. IG serves 178,500+ clients worldwide.
| Feature | IG | test broker |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | Not available |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Not available |
| Founded | 1974 | Not available |
| Country | UK | Not available |
| Clients | 178,500+ | Not available |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between IG and test broker, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Overall, IG scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | IG | test broker |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | Not available |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Not available |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Not available |
| Deposit Fees | No | Not available |
| CFD Fees | No | Not available |
Platforms
IG offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for test broker is limited. IG supports social and copy trading features, which test broker does not offer. IG edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | IG | test broker |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Not available |
| MT5 | Yes | Not available |
| cTrader | Yes | Not available |
| Windows App | Yes | Not available |
| iOS App | Yes | Not available |
| Android App | Yes | Not available |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, Web Trader, L2 Dealer, Tablet & Mobile apps | Not available |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how IG and test broker compare. IG runs regular live webinars; test broker does not. IG has a video library; test broker does not. IG publishes daily market commentary; test broker does not. IG integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); test broker does not. IG maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. IG scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | IG | test broker |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Not available |
| CFD Education | Yes | Not available |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Not available |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Not available |
| Trading Central | Yes | Not available |
| Autochartist | No | Not available |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. IG uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal among the two brokers. IG scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | IG | test broker |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Not available |
| Credit Card | Yes | Not available |
| PayPal | Yes | Not available |
| Skrill | No | Not available |
| Neteller | No | Not available |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. IG offers live chat; test broker does not, making IG easier to reach in real time. IG offers phone support; test broker does not. IG offers email support; no email support was found for test broker. IG offers multilingual support. IG scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | IG | test broker |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Not available |
| Phone Support | Yes | Not available |
| Email Support | Yes | Not available |
| Languages | English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese | Not available |