IG review
Regulation, trading conditions, fees, platforms and user experiences
Also known as IG Markets, IG Index, IG Prime
Editorial review updated 26 August 2026 · Broker data checked 26 August 2026
- Editorial score
- 8.5/10How we scored IG
- User rating
- No user ratings yet
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Established
- Established 1974
- Website
- ig.com
IG may have a commercial relationship with 88 Forex Brokers. Paid placement is labelled separately and does not allow payment alone to determine the editorial score.
IG is a forex and CFD broker associated with United Kingdom. This profile reviews its regulatory records, trading conditions, platforms, fees and available user reports.
IG is a solid mid-table option. Regulated by FCA (195355); ASIC (AFSL 220440); BaFin (148759); FINMA; MAS; FMA New Zealand (FSP18923); JFSA; DFSA; BMA; NFA/CFTC, offering IG Trading Platform, MetaTrader 4, ProRealTime, TradingView. What follows is drawn from the broker's own published material and covers the things that decide the account you end up with: who oversees them, what trading actually costs, and where the compromises sit.
IG at a glance
- Broker name
- IG
- Established
- 1974
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Legal entities
- IG Markets Limited
- Regulatory status
- Regulated
- Minimum deposit
- $0
- Maximum leverage
- 1:30
- Trading platforms
- MetaTrader 4, TradingView, Proprietary platform
- Markets offered
- Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares, ETFs, Bonds, Futures, Cryptocurrency CFDs
- Account types
- CFD, Spread Betting, Share Trading, Options, Turbo24, Professional, Demo
- Demo account
- Available
- Islamic account
- Not available
- Customer support
- Live chat, WhatsApp, phone, email, 24/5
- Official website
- ig.com
Our view of IG
IG stands out for an FCA licence, 52 years of operating history, a low minimum deposit of $0 and MetaTrader 4. Its suitability depends on the legal entity available in your country, the protection attached to that entity and whether its pricing and platform range match how you intend to trade.
No specific limitation has been recorded, but this does not remove the need to verify the account entity and terms.
Who IG may suit
IG may suit traders looking for a tier-one licence behind the account, a small first deposit, automated strategies and MetaTrader.
Who should consider alternatives
Consider alternatives if you require an Islamic account and copy trading, stronger regulatory protection or account terms that are not available through your local entity.
What stands out
- Extensive range of tradable instruments, advanced proprietary platform, strong regulatory oversight, comprehensive educational resources
What to consider
- Inactivity fees after 2 years, higher spreads on certain accounts, limited product portfolio in some regions
What traders report about IG
There are not enough eligible ratings to publish an aggregate user rating for IG.
- Open cases
- 0
- Broker responded
- 0
- Resolved
- 0
- Unresolved
- 0
Community metrics describe the published dataset and do not establish that every client will have the same experience.
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How IG scored
The editorial score is calculated from the broker information and assessment criteria described in our scoring methodology. It is separate from user ratings and sponsored placement.
Category scores may be unavailable where there is not enough reliable information. The overall score should not be treated as a guarantee of safety, performance or suitability.