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NinjaTrader vs IG : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
NinjaTrader
IG
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
ECN/STP
ECN
Years of Existence / Established Year
2003
1974
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
1.5M
313,000 customers
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CFTC NFA
NFA CFTC FCA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Leading Broker in TASC's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards 2024 Great Place to Work Best Brokerage for Trading Futures at Benzinga Global Fintech Awards 2023
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 & FSCS
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)
115+ trading instruments
17,000 + markets
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
Yes
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
No
Yes
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
Yes
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Yes
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.)
Ninjatrader 8
ProReal Time APIs L2 dealer
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Free Plan Lifetime Plan Monthly Plan
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)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$50
Leverage Available
No
200:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on assets type
Trade size vary on each asset
Commission (per account type)
Free- $0.35 per micro and $1.29 per standard, Monthly- $0.25 per micro and $0.99 per standard, Lifetime- $.09 per micro contract and $0.59 per standard
Starting from 0.1
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners & experienced
Beginners
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
ACH Transfer Debit Card Wire Transfer / SEPA By Check
Bank transfers Card FPS in Hong Kong dollars Funding on IG mobile app Wise
Withdrawal Methods
Bank Transfer
Card Bank transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
No
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Video tutorials Learning tools Technical analysis
Trade analytics tools Seminars & webinars
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
$.05 to $.25 per contract
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
$0.25 per contract (order routing fees)
NA
Futures Contract Fees
$0.29 to $.85
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
Variable
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
Vary for each asset
Maximum Leverage
NA
200:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$25 monthly
$12/month after 24 months of no trading activity
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
Volume Indicators - $59 Data Fees - $4 per exchange Multi-License broker - $99
NA
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
$50
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
NA
$50
Account Opening Fee
Free Plan - $0 Monthly Plan - $99 Lifetime Plan - $1499
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
NA
$0
Deposit Fee
ACH - Free Domestic Wire Transfer - $30
Free for Wire & check deposits
Currency Conversion Fee
1% of currency converted, minimum 10 units of currency sold
0.5% - CFDs and share dealing accounts 0.7% - international shares
Withdrawal Fee
$0
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)
Depends on the assets type
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)
24/5
24x5 support
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Emergency trade desk: 312.423.2234 General inquiries: 1.800.496.1683 Fax: 312.329.9888 Email: mailto:[email protected] , Live chat
Call +44 (20) 7633 5430 Email: [email protected] 10AM to 7PM whatsapp channel support (Monday to Friday)
Support Languages
1
8
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
222 N LaSalle Street Suite 1450, Chicago, IL 60601
IG Cannon Bridge House 25 Dowgate Hill London EC4R 2YA
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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