IG vs Libertex
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for IG and Libertex.
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.
LibertexTrust 8.0/10
CySEC
Cyprus-based CFD broker (Indication Investments / Forex Club lineage) with a 25+ year brand history and a distinctive multiplier-based pricing model. App-led with 50+ crypto CFDs — popular across continental Europe and Latin America.
Quick verdict
- Trust: IG has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Libertex is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | IG | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 9.1 | 8.0 |
| Regulators | ASIC, FCA, BaFin, MAS, CFTC-NFA, JFSA | CySEC |
| Headquarters | — | Limassol, Cyprus |
| Founded | — | 1997 |
| Min deposit | $0.00 | $100 |
| Max leverage | 1:200 | 1:30 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.60 pips | 0.50 pips |
| Commission per lot | $0.00 | $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, Trustly |
| Withdrawal methods | — | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal speed | — | 48h |
| Base currencies | — | USD, EUR, GBP |
IG is best for
Long-term CFD traders
US clients
Multi-asset traders
Libertex is best for
Beginners
Crypto CFD traders