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IG vs Axi : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
IG
Axi
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
ECN
STP
Years of Existence / Established Year
1974
2007
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
313,000 customers
60,000+ traders
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
NFA CFTC FCA
ASIC DFSA FSA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best Multi platform provider - ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024 Best Finance App - ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024 Best platform for active trader - ADVFN International Financial Awards 2022
No major awards listed
Security Measures
FSCS
None
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
17,000 + markets
220 + CFDs IPOs
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
No
Futures
Yes
No
Bonds
Yes
No
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
Yes
No
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Yes
No
Equities
Yes
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
Yes
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
ProReal Time APIs L2 dealer
Axi Trading Platform
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Leveraged Accounts Spread betting account CFD accountNon-Leveraged Account Share dealing account ISA account IG smart portfolio account IG smart ISA portfolio account
Standard Account Pro Account Elite Account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$50
$0
Leverage Available
200:1
200:1- 500:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Trade size vary on each asset
100 orders per day maximum
Commission (per account type)
Starting from 0.1
Standard account - $0 Pro account - $7 round trip Elite account - $3.5 round trip
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners
Only experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfers Card FPS in Hong Kong dollars Funding on IG mobile app Wise
International bank transfers Debit & credit cards (Mastercard, visa) Internet / local banking Paypal (in specific regions)
Withdrawal Methods
Card Bank transfer
Bank transfer Local banking E wallet Crypto payments Credit / Debit cards
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Skrill Neteller Paypal
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Trade analytics tools Seminars & webinars
Autochartist Trading Central MT4 Forex VPS Hosting Trading news & guides Trading calculators Trade on Economic Calendar guides
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
US shares 0 to 50 - commission free 50+ trades - $5Other shares Germany - 0.1% UK - 0.1% Ireland - 0.1%
Commission- 0% on share CFD trades
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
$3.5 per lot
Options Contract Fees
NA
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
Vary for each asset
NA
Maximum Leverage
200:1
1:1000
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$12/month after 24 months of no trading activity
Inactivity fees varies for no activity more than 12 months
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
$0
Advisory Fees
NA
$0
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$50
$0
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
$0
Deposit Fee
Free for Wire & check deposits
Bank transfers - No fees Card payments - 3.0% (for more than $50,000) Other methods - 3.0% (for more than $50,000)
Currency Conversion Fee
0.5% - CFDs and share dealing accounts 0.7% - international shares
NA
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer - $25
Free above $50. Or administration fee of $25 apply.
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
Yes
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Forex Monday 00:00 - Friday 22:00 GMT (International times may vary)UK shares (LSE): 08.00-16.30 (London time) US shares: 09.30-16.00 (New York time) European shares: vary on relevant exchanges
Trading forex & CFDs follows MT4 server time (GMT+2) Monday 00:01 to Friday 23:59
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24x5 support
24 hours (Tuesday to Friday) On Mondays, service commence at 9am AEST
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Call +44 (20) 7633 5430 Email: [email protected] 10AM to 7PM whatsapp channel support (Monday to Friday)
Help Center Live chat Email: mailto:[email protected] Toll-free: UK - 0800 018 3306 Australia - 1300 888 936 Germany - 0800 7244085
Support Languages
8
13+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
IG Cannon Bridge House 25 Dowgate Hill London EC4R 2YA
Suite 305, Griffith Corporate Centre, PO Box 1510, Beachmont Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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