IG vs Trade Nation
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for IG and Trade Nation.
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.
Trade NationTrust 8.4/10
FCA
ASIC
FSCA
SCB
UK FCA broker (formerly Core Spreads) offering fixed 0.6 pip spreads on EUR/USD across both retail and pro accounts. Zero minimum deposit and TN Trader plus TradingView support make it a clean low-friction pick for transparent-cost trading.
Quick verdict
- Trust: IG has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: IG and Trade Nation have identical EUR/USD spreads.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | IG | Trade Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Regulators | ASIC, FCA, BaFin, MAS, CFTC-NFA, JFSA | FCA, ASIC, FSCA, SCB |
| Headquarters | — | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | — | 2014 |
| Min deposit | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Max leverage | 1:200 | 1:200 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.60 pips | 0.60 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, PayPal, Skrill |
| Withdrawal methods | — | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, Skrill |
| Withdrawal speed | — | 24h |
| Base currencies | — | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD |
IG is best for
Long-term CFD traders
US clients
Multi-asset traders
Trade Nation is best for
Beginners
Day traders