Pros
- Very strong regulation — supervised by the FCA & a FTSE 100 public company (high financial transparency from public-company duties)
- One of the oldest & largest providers (since 1974) with 19,000+ markets
- Mature platforms: proprietary web + mobile app + MT4 in some markets
Cons
- Leveraged products (CFDs/spread betting) remain high-risk regardless of strong regulation
- Spreads/fees aren't always the cheapest compared to low-cost ECN brokers
- Product availability & regulatory entity differ per country — verify which serves your region
Feature summary
CategoryForex
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailable
PlatformProprietary web platform, Mobile app, MetaTrader 4 (in some markets)
InstrumentsSpread betting, Share CFDs, Forex CFDs, Bond CFDs, 19,000+ investment markets (official claim per Wikipedia)
SupportLive chat, email & phone (market hours)
Regulation statusRegulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, a FTSE 100 constituent — high financial transparency due to public-company obligations.
Fee modelSpread & commission model varies per product — details not yet verified
Estimated cost per lotSpread & commission model varies per product (exact figures not yet verified)
Risk & regulation notes
IG is one of the most established and tightly regulated brokers in this directory (a FTSE 100 public company since 1974). Still keep in mind: strong regulatory status reduces institutional risk, not market risk — leveraged trading can still lose money even with a solid broker.
Primary sources
Product facts are summarized from the broker's official materials. A broker's own claims are not automatically treated as independent verification.
Update history
- 2026-08-01
Editorial review 2026-08-21: score based on regulatory strength (FCA, FTSE 100) & documented operating profile. Exact fee details not yet verified.