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Webull vs IG : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Webull
IG
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Self-directed retail brokerage platform
ECN
Years of Existence / Established Year
2017
1974
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
20 Million
313,000 customers
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
SEC, FINRA
NFA CFTC FCA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
2024 Global Private Banking Awards
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
Security Measures
SIPC, FIDC, Apex Clearing Corp upto $150 million
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
3,300 ETFs including OTC, Margin, Index options, US treasuries bonds
17,000 + markets
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
Yes
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
Yes
Yes
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
Yes
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
Yes
Equities
Yes
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Desktop, Web, and Mobile apps
ProReal Time APIs L2 dealer
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Individual, IRA, Futures, Advisor, Entity
Leveraged Accounts Spread betting account CFD accountNon-Leveraged Account Share dealing account ISA account IG smart portfolio account IG smart ISA portfolio account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$50
Leverage Available
4:1 to 2:1
200:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Unlimited number of day trades
Trade size vary on each asset
Commission (per account type)
$0
Starting from 0.1
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners, Active and passive investor
Beginners
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank linking, ACH, Wire Transfer, Debit card funding, Recurring deposit
Bank transfers Card FPS in Hong Kong dollars Funding on IG mobile app Wise
Withdrawal Methods
ACH withdrawals
Card Bank transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
No
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Trading Education, Market News and Analysis, Webinars and Live Events, Trading Simulator, Financial Insights and Research
Trade analytics tools Seminars & webinars
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Regulatory Transaction Fee- $0.0000278*Total $ Trade Amount, Regulatory Fee- $0.000166 * Total Trade Volume Min $0.01 per - Max $8.30 per, CAT Regulatory Fees- $0.000052 * Total Trade Volume, Low-Priced Securities- $0.0002 per share, F-stocks (foreign settlement)- Buys: $5.00 per trade, Sells: $0.05 per trade, liquidity Charge- Minimum Overnight Interest Rate: 15% Fee: $250, CAT Regulatory Fees- Buys & Sells: $0.00000072 * Total Trade Volume
US shares 0 to 50 - commission free 50+ trades - $5Other shares Germany - 0.1% UK - 0.1% Ireland - 0.1%
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0.10 per contract
NA
Futures Contract Fees
$1.50
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
1.50%
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
Vary for each asset
Maximum Leverage
4:1
200:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$12/month after 24 months of no trading activity
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$2 for each confirmation, $5 for each account statement, and $2.5 for each prospectus mailing
$50
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
$0
Deposit Fee
$8 for deposits in the U.S., $12.5 for international deposits
Free for Wire & check deposits
Currency Conversion Fee
$10
0.5% - CFDs and share dealing accounts 0.7% - international shares
Withdrawal Fee
$25 for withdrawals in the U.S, and $45 for international withdrawals
Wire transfer - $25
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)
Pre-market trading from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM EST
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
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/7
24x5 support
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
E-mail: [email protected], call :1-888-828-0618, in app chat
Call +44 (20) 7633 5430 Email: [email protected] 10AM to 7PM whatsapp channel support (Monday to Friday)
Support Languages
15+
8
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
44 Wall Street, New York City
IG Cannon Bridge House 25 Dowgate Hill London EC4R 2YA
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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