IC Markets vs IG
Side-by-side broker intelligence across regulation, spreads, fees, platforms, and overall model score. Category winners use transparent heuristics and should be treated as editorial guidance, not investment advice.
4.7
4.7
3 pts
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Rating
IC Markets
4.7
IG
4.7
Model score
IC Markets
93
IG
90
Regulation
IC Markets
ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles), SCB (Bahamas)
IG
FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CFTC/NFA (USA), MAS (Singapore), FINMA (Switzerland), JFSA (Japan), DFSA (Dubai), FMA (New Zealand)
Spreads
IC Markets
Raw spreads starting from 0.0 pips on EUR/USD. Low-latency Equinix NY4 & LD5 data center server execution designed for high-frequency trading and EAs.
IG
Spreads start from 0.6 pips on EUR/USD for standard accounts, and down to 0.1 pips via Forex Direct (DMA). High-speed execution with smart order routing.
Fees
IC Markets
Raw Spread Account: Spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission per lot per side ($7.00 round turn). Standard Account: Commission-free with spreads from 0.8 pips. cTrader Raw: Spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.00 commission per $100k.
IG
Forex & Indices CFD pricing is spread-only with standard EUR/USD spreads averaging around 0.6 – 0.8 pips. Share CFDs incur low regional commissions (e.g., US shares at $0.02/share). No deposit or withdrawal fees.
Platforms
IC Markets
MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), cTrader, TradingView, WebTrader
IG
IG Web Platform, IG Mobile App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), TradingView, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer (DMA)
Account types
IC Markets
Standard, Raw Spread (MT4/MT5), Raw Spread (cTrader/TradingView), Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo
IG
CFD Account, Spread Betting (UK), Share Dealing, Options & Barriers, Professional Account, Demo
Min deposit
IC Markets
$0 (Recommended starting deposit: $200)
IG
$0 / £1 (bank transfer/card) Varies by region
| Topic | IC Markets | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Model score | 93 | 90 |
| Regulation | ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles), SCB (Bahamas) | FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CFTC/NFA (USA), MAS (Singapore), FINMA (Switzerland), JFSA (Japan), DFSA (Dubai), FMA (New Zealand) |
| Spreads | Raw spreads starting from 0.0 pips on EUR/USD. Low-latency Equinix NY4 & LD5 data center server execution designed for high-frequency trading and EAs. | Spreads start from 0.6 pips on EUR/USD for standard accounts, and down to 0.1 pips via Forex Direct (DMA). High-speed execution with smart order routing. |
| Fees | Raw Spread Account: Spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission per lot per side ($7.00 round turn). Standard Account: Commission-free with spreads from 0.8 pips. cTrader Raw: Spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.00 commission per $100k. | Forex & Indices CFD pricing is spread-only with standard EUR/USD spreads averaging around 0.6 – 0.8 pips. Share CFDs incur low regional commissions (e.g., US shares at $0.02/share). No deposit or withdrawal fees. |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), cTrader, TradingView, WebTrader | IG Web Platform, IG Mobile App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), TradingView, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer (DMA) |
| Account types | Standard, Raw Spread (MT4/MT5), Raw Spread (cTrader/TradingView), Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo | CFD Account, Spread Betting (UK), Share Dealing, Options & Barriers, Professional Account, Demo |
| Min deposit | $0 (Recommended starting deposit: $200) | $0 / £1 (bank transfer/card) Varies by region |