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IG Group

IG Group

Compliant
Company Name
IG Group
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Founded
Founded in 1974
  • FCA
  • ASIC
  • NFA
  • SFC
  • MAS
  • DFSA
  • FMA
  • BaFin
  • FSCA
  • CBUAE
Overall Score
9.4/10
Min Deposit
$250
Max Leverage
1:30 (retail)
EUR/USD Spread
0.6 pips
Trading Platforms
MT4, ProRealTime, IG Web Platform, L2 Dealer
Withdrawal Speed
1-3 business days

Overview

IG Group is the world's No.1 CFD provider by revenue, listed on the London Stock Exchange. Established in 1974, IG offers trading on over 17,000 markets including forex, indices, shares, and commodities with FCA, ASIC, and MAS regulation.

Basic Information

Company Name
IG Group
Founded
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Official Website
https://www.ig.com
Instruments
Forex, CFD, Shares, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Options, ETFs, Bonds
Account Types
Standard, Professional

Regulation

Regulatory licenses and compliance status of this broker

  • FCAVerified

    FCA · License Number FRN 195355

  • ASICVerified

    ASIC · License Number AFSL 515030

  • NFAVerified

    NFA · License Number NFA ID 0434558

  • SFCVerified

    SFC · License Number CE No. BHS067

  • MASVerified

    MAS · License Number CMS100749

  • DFSAVerified

    DFSA · License Number CL3288

  • FMAVerified

    FMA · License Number FSP36666

  • BaFinVerified

    BaFin · License Number BaFin ID 107817846

  • FSCAVerified

    FSCA · License Number FSP 49993

  • CBUAEVerified

    CBUAE

Trading Conditions

Trading Conditions

Min Deposit
$250
Max Leverage
1:30 (retail)
EUR/USD Spread
0.6 pips
Execution Type
DMA/Market Maker
Trading Platforms
MT4, ProRealTime, IG Web Platform, L2 Dealer
Account Types
Standard, Professional

Deposits & Withdrawals

Deposit Methods

  • Bank Transfer
  • Credit/Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Skrill
Deposit Speed—
Deposit FeeFree

Withdrawal Methods

  • Bank Transfer
  • Credit/Debit Card
  • PayPal
Withdrawal Speed1-3 business days
Withdrawal FeeFree

Scoring Details

Regulatory QualificationWeight 30%
9.5
Trading EnvironmentWeight 20%
9.0
Fund SafetyWeight 15%
9.5
User ReputationWeight 15%
9.4
Platform FeaturesWeight 10%
9.2
Customer ServiceWeight 10%
8.8

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • World's largest CFD provider by revenue
  • Over 17,000 tradeable instruments
  • Listed on London Stock Exchange
  • Multi-regulator oversight (FCA, ASIC, MAS)
  • Award-winning trading platform
  • Guaranteed stop-loss available
  • Excellent educational resources
  • Negative balance protection

Cons

  • High minimum deposit ($250)
  • Limited crypto offering in some regions
  • Spread betting only available in UK/Ireland
  • Professional account requires qualification