IG vs Pepperstone
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
4.8
4 pts
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Rating
IG
4.7
Pepperstone
4.8
Model score
IG
90
Pepperstone
94
Regulation
IG
FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CFTC/NFA (USA), MAS (Singapore), FINMA (Switzerland), JFSA (Japan), DFSA (Dubai), FMA (New Zealand)
Pepperstone
Regulators: ASIC (Australia), FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), DFSA (Dubai), BaFin (Germany), CMA (Kenya), SCB (Bahamas)
Spreads
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.
Pepperstone
Razor spreads start from 0.0 pips. Average EUR/USD spread ~0.1 pips (+ commission). High-speed execution via ECN/STP routing.
Fees
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.
Pepperstone
Razor Account: Raw spreads from 0.0 pips + competitive commission per side. Standard Account: Spread-only with no commission.
Platforms
IG
IG Web Platform, IG Mobile App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), TradingView, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer (DMA)
Pepperstone
MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView.
Account types
IG
CFD Account, Spread Betting (UK), Share Dealing, Options & Barriers, Professional Account, Demo
Pepperstone
Standard, Razor, Islamic.
Min deposit
IG
$0 / £1 (bank transfer/card) Varies by region
Pepperstone
Minimum Deposit: $0 – $10 (varies by region, typically no minimum or $10 nominal)
| Topic | IG | Pepperstone |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Model score | 90 | 94 |
| Regulation | FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CFTC/NFA (USA), MAS (Singapore), FINMA (Switzerland), JFSA (Japan), DFSA (Dubai), FMA (New Zealand) | Regulators: ASIC (Australia), FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), DFSA (Dubai), BaFin (Germany), CMA (Kenya), SCB (Bahamas) |
| Spreads | 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. | Razor spreads start from 0.0 pips. Average EUR/USD spread ~0.1 pips (+ commission). High-speed execution via ECN/STP routing. |
| Fees | 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. | Razor Account: Raw spreads from 0.0 pips + competitive commission per side. Standard Account: Spread-only with no commission. |
| Platforms | IG Web Platform, IG Mobile App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), TradingView, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer (DMA) | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView. |
| Account types | CFD Account, Spread Betting (UK), Share Dealing, Options & Barriers, Professional Account, Demo | Standard, Razor, Islamic. |
| Min deposit | $0 / £1 (bank transfer/card) Varies by region | Minimum Deposit: $0 – $10 (varies by region, typically no minimum or $10 nominal) |