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FIG 01 — HEAD TO HEAD

IC Markets logoIC MarketsvsIGIG logo

IC Markets is regulated by ASIC, CySEC, FSA (SC), FSCA, CMA with spreads from 0.0 pips and a $200 minimum deposit, while IG is regulated by FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FINMA, MAS, BaFin, DFSA with spreads from 0.6 pips and a $0 minimum deposit.

Verified against each broker's site · Aug 2026. Spreads and terms shift often — always confirm current terms on the broker's own site before trading.

FIG 02 — SPECIFICATIONS

IC Markets versus IG
SpecIC MarketsIG
Rating8.88.4
Trustpilot4.8 (55,000)4.0 (9,700)
RegulationASIC, CySEC, FSA (SC), FSCA, CMAFCA, ASIC, CySEC, FINMA, MAS, BaFin, DFSA
Min deposit$200$0
Spreads from0.0 pips0.6 pips
Commission$3.50/lot/sideNone (spread-only on CFDs)
Max leverage1:1000 (offshore) / 1:30 (ASIC)1:30 (retail) / higher (pro)
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewIG Web/Mobile, MT4, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer
Founded20071974

FIG 03 — VERDICT

8.8
IC Markets
vs
8.4
IG

IC Markets scores higher on our published methodology (8.8 vs 8.4 out of 10).

  • · IC Markets has the stronger Trustpilot standing (4.8)
  • · IC Markets runs the tighter spreads (from 0.0 pips)
  • · IG has the lower minimum deposit ($0)
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