IG Review

Updated: May 13, 2026
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Fast Facts

Founded:
1974
Trading Instruments:
Bonds, ETFs, Crypto, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Forex, Options
Funding Methods:
Visa, MasterCard, Bank Wire Transfer
Max Leverage:
1:200
Headquarters:
United Kingdom
Regulations:
FCA (UK)
NFA (USA)
MAS (Singapore)
ASIC (Australia)
FMA (New Zealand)
Trading Platforms:
MetaTrader 4, L2 Dealer, ProRealTime
Account Currencies:
HKD, ‎AUD, GBP, EUR, USD
Islamic Accounts (Swap-Free):
No
Offices:
United Kingdom, United States of America, Singapore, Australia

Account types

CFDs AccountSpread Betting Account
Minimum Deposit
Maximum Leverage1:2001:30
Spread from (pips)
Commission per lot (USD)
Minimum Trade Size0.01
Step
Execution Type
Trading InstrumentsBonds, ETFs, Crypto, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Forex, OptionsBonds, ETFs, Crypto, Indices, Commodities, Forex, Options
Margin Call
Stop out50%
Swap Free
CurrencyHKD, ‎AUD, GBP, EUR, USD

Deposits / Withdrawals

  • Deposit Methods: Visa, MasterCard, Bank Wire Transfer
  • Withdrawal Methods: Visa, MasterCard, Bank Wire Transfer
  • Account Currencies: HKD, ‎AUD, GBP, EUR, USD

Contact Info and Support

Company Address:

Cannon Bridge House 25 Dowgate Hill London EC4R 2YA,UK

Supported languages: Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish

Traffic information

CategoryMetricsMeaning
RatingsGlobal Rank5539
Country CodeGB
Country Rank852
Category Rank6
Engagement metricsVisits13637554
Bounce Rate0.5466
Pageviews per Visit2.89
Avg. Visit Duration239.94
Estimated monthly visitsJanuary 202610758829
February 202610388637
March 202613637554
Top countriesUnited Kingdom (GB)26.61%
Japan (JP)9.89%
United States (US)7.33%
Germany (DE)7.2%
Australia (AU)6.51%
Traffic sourcesDirect67.76%
Search28.02%
Referrals3.08%
Paid Referrals0.54%
Social0.53%
Mail0.07%
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About IG

IG is a multi-regulated brokerage firm established in 1974 and headquartered at Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2YA, United Kingdom. The company operates under several regulatory authorities, including the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with license number 195355, the US National Futures Association (NFA) under ID 0509630, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) with license number 515106, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and the New Zealand Financial Markets Authority (FMA) with registration number FSP684191. The official website is ig.com and support is available via . ,

IG provides access to a wide range of tradable instruments including forex, indices, commodities, bonds, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, and options. Its trading platforms include MetaTrader 4 (MT4), L2 Dealer, and ProRealTime. The broker offers both CFDs and Spread Betting accounts. The CFDs account lists a minimum deposit of 0 USD and maximum leverage up to 1:200, while the Spread Betting account requires 0 GBP minimum deposit with leverage capped at 1:30. Supported base currencies include HKD, AUD, GBP, EUR, and USD. Both account types allow hedging, scalping, and automated trading via Expert Advisors (EAs) and provide negative balance protection, though no swap-free/Islamic account option is stated. ,

Who it’s for

  • Traders seeking a globally regulated broker with oversight from multiple major authorities.
  • Users interested in trading across various markets such as forex, indices, and cryptocurrencies.
  • Clients looking for advanced charting and trading tools across MT4, L2 Dealer, and ProRealTime.
  • Traders preferring flexible strategies like hedging, scalping, and use of EAs.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Regulated in several major jurisdictions (FCA, NFA, ASIC, MAS, FMA).
  • Wide selection of asset classes and trading instruments.
  • Multiple professional-grade trading platforms.
  • Negative Balance Protection and allowance of hedging and scalping.

Cons

  • No Islamic/swap-free account option stated.
  • Lower leverage for spread betting compared to CFDs.

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