Dukascopy vs IG
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Dukascopy and IG.
DukascopyTrust 8.9/10
FINMA
JFSA
FCMC
Geneva-based Swiss bank broker with FINMA and JFSA regulation, running an ECN model on its proprietary JForex platform. Tight raw spreads and CHF 100,000 investor protection make it a serious pick for algo and systematic traders.
IGTrust 9.1/10
ASIC
FCA
BaFin
MAS
Worlds largest CFD provider. LSE-listed (IGG) since 1974. Regulated globally including US CFTC. ProRealTime, MT4, and own platforms.
Quick verdict
- Trust: IG has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Dukascopy is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Dukascopy | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Regulators | FINMA, JFSA, FCMC | ASIC, FCA, BaFin, MAS, CFTC-NFA, JFSA |
| Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland | — |
| Founded | 1998 | — |
| Min deposit | $100 | $0.00 |
| Max leverage | 1:200 | 1:200 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.20 pips | 0.60 pips |
| Commission per lot | $7 | $0.00 |
| Raw spread account | ||
| Standard account | ||
| Swap-free account | ||
| cTrader | ||
| MT4 | ||
| MT5 | ||
| TradingView | ||
| Scalping allowed | ||
| EAs / algo allowed | ||
| Hedging allowed | ||
| Copy trading | ||
| Deposit methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller | — |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill | — |
| Withdrawal speed | 24h | — |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, JPY | — |
Dukascopy is best for
Algo traders
Day traders
Scalpers
IG is best for
Long-term CFD traders
US clients
Multi-asset traders