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FIG 01 — BROKER REVIEW
IG
8.4
4.0 ★ · 9,700 reviews
Best for: Experienced traders wanting the broadest access under top-tier regulation
Verified against IG's site · Aug 2026. Rules and pricing shift often — always confirm current terms on the broker's own site before trading.
FIG 02 — SPECIFICATIONS
Regulation
FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FINMA, MAS, BaFin, DFSA
Min deposit
$0
Spreads from
0.6 pips
Commission
None (spread-only on CFDs)
Max leverage
1:30 (retail) / higher (pro)
Instruments
Forex, indices, shares, commodities, crypto, bonds, options (17,000+)
Account types
Spread betting / CFD / Share dealing
Platforms
IG Web/Mobile, MT4, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer
Founded
1974
FIG 03 — VERDICT
Pros
- Extremely broad market access (17,000+ instruments)
- 10+ top-tier regulators, 50-year track record
- Strong charting/platform tools plus MT4
Cons
- CFD spreads not the tightest vs pure-ECN brokers
- Inactivity fee after dormancy
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