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IG vs Spreadex : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
IG
Spreadex
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
ECN
STP
Years of Existence / Established Year
1974
1999
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
313,000 customers
60,000+ traders
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
NFA CFTC FCA
FCA
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
Best Spread Betting Broker - by Good Money Guide Awards 2024 Best Mobile Trading App 2024 - ADVFN International Financial Awards
Security Measures
FSCS
FSCS
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
10,000 trading assets
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
No
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
Yes
No
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
ProReal Time APIs L2 dealer
Spreadex TradingView
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
Spread betting Financial trading
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
No
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$50
€0
Leverage Available
200:1
30:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Trade size vary on each asset
Varies by instrument
Commission (per account type)
Starting from 0.1
€2.50 per lot
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
Easy Bank transfer UK Debit cards Credit card E-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Card Bank transfer
Bank Transfer Credit / Debit Cards
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Apple Pay
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Trade analytics tools Seminars & webinars
Customisable platform 35+ technical indicators Price alerts
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%
Spread starts from 0.6 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
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
30:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$12/month after 24 months of no trading activity
1 per month
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
€0
Currency Conversion Fee
0.5% - CFDs and share dealing accounts 0.7% - international shares
Info not available
Withdrawal Fee
Wire transfer - $25
€0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
No
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
No
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
Monday: 24 hours Tuesday: 24 hours Wednesday: 24 hours Thursday: 24 hours Friday: 00:00 to 21.15 Saturday: Closed Sunday: 21:00 to 00:00Out of Hours trading: US stock market between 2:30pm to 9pm
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24x5 support
7 days a week 8:00am to 5:30pm
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Call +44 (20) 7633 5430 Email: [email protected] 10AM to 7PM whatsapp channel support (Monday to Friday)
Financial Desk: 08000 526 570 +44 (0) 727 895 151General Enquiries: +44 (0) 727 895 000E mail: [email protected]
Support Languages
8
1
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
IG Cannon Bridge House 25 Dowgate Hill London EC4R 2YA
Churchill House, Upper, Marlborough Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3UU
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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