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4.1
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Rating
IG
4.7
XTB
4.1
Model score
IG
90
XTB
80
Regulation
IG
FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CFTC/NFA (USA), MAS (Singapore), FINMA (Switzerland), JFSA (Japan), DFSA (Dubai), FMA (New Zealand)
XTB
Highly trusted. Regulated by Tier-1 and Tier-2 authorities including the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), KNF (Poland), and the FSC (Belize) for international clients requiring higher leverage.
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.
XTB
Execution on xStation 5 is exceptionally fast. Because XTB acts as the principal market maker for standard accounts, you benefit from rapid execution without requotes, though raw ECN spreads are not available.
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.
XTB
XTB relies on a spread-only model for its standard forex accounts, meaning zero commissions on FX trades. Spreads are highly competitive, averaging around 0.9 pips on EUR/USD. They also offer commission-free stock CFD trading (up to €100k monthly volume).
Platforms
IG
IG Web Platform, IG Mobile App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), TradingView, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer (DMA)
XTB
xStation 5 (Web and Desktop) and xStation Mobile. (Note: MetaTrader is completely phased out for new accounts).
Account types
IG
CFD Account, Spread Betting (UK), Share Dealing, Options & Barriers, Professional Account, Demo
XTB
Standard Account (Spread-only). An Islamic (Swap-Free) Account is available for clients in specific regions.
Min deposit
IG
$0 / £1 (bank transfer/card) Varies by region
XTB
$0 (There is no minimum deposit required to open an account or start trading).
| Topic | IG | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Model score | 90 | 80 |
| Regulation | FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CFTC/NFA (USA), MAS (Singapore), FINMA (Switzerland), JFSA (Japan), DFSA (Dubai), FMA (New Zealand) | Highly trusted. Regulated by Tier-1 and Tier-2 authorities including the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), KNF (Poland), and the FSC (Belize) for international clients requiring higher leverage. |
| 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. | Execution on xStation 5 is exceptionally fast. Because XTB acts as the principal market maker for standard accounts, you benefit from rapid execution without requotes, though raw ECN spreads are not available. |
| 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. | XTB relies on a spread-only model for its standard forex accounts, meaning zero commissions on FX trades. Spreads are highly competitive, averaging around 0.9 pips on EUR/USD. They also offer commission-free stock CFD trading (up to €100k monthly volume). |
| Platforms | IG Web Platform, IG Mobile App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), TradingView, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer (DMA) | xStation 5 (Web and Desktop) and xStation Mobile. (Note: MetaTrader is completely phased out for new accounts). |
| Account types | CFD Account, Spread Betting (UK), Share Dealing, Options & Barriers, Professional Account, Demo | Standard Account (Spread-only). An Islamic (Swap-Free) Account is available for clients in specific regions. |
| Min deposit | $0 / £1 (bank transfer/card) Varies by region | $0 (There is no minimum deposit required to open an account or start trading). |