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IG vs Admiral Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
IG
Admiral Markets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
ECN
STP
Years of Existence / Established Year
1974
2001
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
313,000 customers
Info not available
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
NFA CFTC FCA
FCA, CySEC, JSC, FSCA, 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
FSCS, ICF
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
6900+
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
No
Futures
Yes
No
Bonds
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
ProReal Time APIs L2 dealer
Admirals proprietary 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
Trade.MT4 Trade.MT5 Invest.MT5 Zero.MT4 Zero.MT5
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$50
$25
Leverage Available
200:1
1:2 to 1:1000
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Trade size vary on each asset
Varies by instrument
Commission (per account type)
Starting from 0.1
Starts from $0.02/ share
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners
Beginners & experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfers Card FPS in Hong Kong dollars Funding on IG mobile app Wise
Visa, MasterCard, bank transfer
Withdrawal Methods
Card Bank transfer
Visa, MasterCard, bank transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Skrill, Neteller, Crypto
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Trade analytics tools Seminars & webinars
Forex and CFD webinars Article and video tutorials Traders glossary eBooks
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%
Forex : $1.8 to $3.0 per 0.1 lot, Stock & ETFs: Starts from $ 0.02 per share, Indices : Starts from $ 0.05 to $3.0 per share, Energies: Starts from $1 per lot CFDs on stocks- 6 free trades each day, USD 0.02CFDs on ETFs- USD 0.02
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
Start $3.00 per 1.0 lots per side
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
10 EUR per month
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
Info not available
Statement or Document Fee
$50
$0
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
$0
Deposit Fee
Free for Wire & check deposits
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
0.5% - CFDs and share dealing accounts 0.7% - international shares
0.30%
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer - $25
One free withdrawal every month, thereafter 3%
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
Depends on the assets type
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24x5 support
24-5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Call +44 (20) 7633 5430 Email: [email protected] 10AM to 7PM whatsapp channel support (Monday to Friday)
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +372 6 309 300 Live chat
Support Languages
8
15+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
IG Cannon Bridge House 25 Dowgate Hill London EC4R 2YA
Tallinn, Estonia
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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