IG is a UK-registered company and regulated by multiple international financial bodies, including the ASIC, FCA, FSA, FMA, MAS, and DFSA. It offers access to a 17,000+ markets, including forex, indices, shares, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. The company provides multiple trading platforms, including L2 dealer, ProRealTime, MT4, and TradingView.
| Feature | Information |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Registered in | United Kingdom |
| Regulation | ASIC, FCA, FSA, FMA, MAS, DFSA |
| Market Instruments | 17,000+, forex, indices, shares, commodities, cryptocurrencies |
| Demo Account | ✅($20,000 virtual funds) |
| Min Deposit | $0 |
| Leverage | Up to 1:400 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 0.6 pips |
| Trading Platform | L2 dealer, ProRealTime, MT4, TradingView |
| Copy Trading | ✅ |
| Payment Method | Credit/debit cards, bank transfer |
| Customer Service | 24 hours a day, except 6 am – 4pm on Saturday (UTC+8) – live chat |
| Regional Restrictions | USA |
Market Instruments
IG offers access to 17,000+ markets, covering forex, indices, shares, commodities, and cryptocurrencies.
| Tradable Instruments | Supported |
| Forex | ✔ |
| Shares | ✔ |
| Indices | ✔ |
| Commodities | ✔ |
| Thematic and basket | ✔ |
| Options | ✔ |
| Futures | ✔ |
| Spot | ✔ |
| Cryptocurrencies | ✔ |
| Bonds | ❌ |
| ETFs | ❌ |
| Mutual Funds | ❌ |
Account Type
IG offers a single live account withno minimum deposit required. Aside from live accounts, demo accounts are also available.
IG’s demo account is a very useful tool for beginner traders, as it allows them to trade in a safe and risk-free environment. With IG’s virtual funding of $20,000, traders can practice and hone their trading skills without risking their capital. In addition, the IG demo account provides access to the trading platform and all the instruments and tools available in the live account, allowing traders to familiarize themselves with the platform and test different trading strategies.
Leverage
As for the maximum leverage dimension at IG, the company offers a maximum leverage of up to 1:400. This means that traders can open positions that are 400 times larger than their available capital. Leverage can be a powerful tool for experienced traders, as it allows them to earn higher profits with limited capital. However, it can also significantly increase the risk of loss and it is important that traders fully understand the risks and limitations of leverage before using it.
Spread and Commission
In terms of costs, IG offers competitive, with EUR/USD spread starting from 0.6 pips. However, there is not much information available on commissions, which may create uncertainty for some traders. In addition, it is important to note that costs may be higher in less liquid markets or with lower trading volume.
Trading Platform
IG offers various trading platforms to meet the needs of different types of traders.
The web-based platform is intuitive and easy to use, although it may be less customizable than other platforms.
They also offer MetaTrader 4, a popular and well-known platform in the forex industry.
For experienced traders, L2 Dealer offers a wide range of advanced tools and functionalities. However, this platform can be more complicated for beginner traders.
Deposit and Withdrawal
The minimum deposit for card payment is $50, and no minimum deposit required for Bank Transfer.
Deposit options including immediate credit/debit card transactions upon card registration, with up to five cards permissible per account.
For Hong Kong clients, cost-free FPS transfers in HKD are available and usually clear within one business day.
Bank transfers are also supported. Always include your account ID as a reference to ensure prompt and accurate allocation of funds.
