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FP Markets vs IG

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for FP Markets and IG.

FP MarketsTrust 8.9/10
ASIC
CySEC
FSCA

Long-established AU broker since 2005. Raw account is among the cheapest in the industry. Strong execution and Iress platform for share CFDs.

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: FP Markets is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureFP MarketsIG
Trust score8.99.1
RegulatorsASIC, CySEC, FSCAASIC, FCA, BaFin, MAS, CFTC-NFA, JFSA
Headquarters
Founded
Min deposit$100$0.00
Max leverage1:5001:200
EUR/USD spread0.10 pips0.60 pips
Commission per lot$6$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
Withdrawal methods
Withdrawal speed
Base currencies

FP Markets is best for

Cost-conscious traders
Stock CFD traders
AU residents

IG is best for

Long-term CFD traders
US clients
Multi-asset traders