Company Overview
- Founded: 1974
- Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
- Type: CFD, Forex, and Spread Betting Broker
- Global presence: Serving over 280,000 clients worldwide
- Daily trades: Not specified
- Monthly trading volume: Not specified
- Tradable assets: Over 17,000 markets
IG Broker
Regulatory Information
| Regulator |
Country/Region |
License Type |
License Number |
| FCA |
United Kingdom |
Not specified |
195355 |
| ASIC |
Australia |
Not specified |
630268 |
| MAS |
Singapore |
Not specified |
Not specified |
| FSCA |
South Africa |
Not specified |
41393 |
| BaFin |
Germany |
Not specified |
Not specified |
| CFTC |
United States |
Not specified |
Not specified |
Trading Platforms
- IG Trading Platform (Web-based and Mobile)
- MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
- ProRealTime
- L2 Dealer (for advanced traders)
Platform Availability
- Desktop: Windows and Mac
- Web-based: Yes
- Mobile: Android and iOS
Account Types
- CFD Trading Account
- Spread Betting Account (UK and Ireland residents only)
- Share Dealing Account
- Options Trading Account
- Forex Trading Account
- Demo Account
Note: IG accepts US traders for forex trading only.
Trading Instruments
| Instrument |
Available |
Number |
| Forex |
Yes |
80+ pairs |
| Commodities |
Yes |
Not specified |
| Indices |
Yes |
80+ |
| Stocks |
Yes |
17,000+ |
| Cryptocurrencies |
Yes |
11+ |
| ETFs |
Yes |
Not specified |
| Options |
Yes |
Not specified |
| Bonds |
Yes |
Not specified |
| Interest Rates |
Yes |
Not specified |
Spreads and Commissions
- Variable spreads starting from 0.6 pips for EUR/USD
- Commission-free trading on most instruments
- Share dealing: From £3 per trade (UK shares)
Leverage and Margin
- Maximum leverage: Up to 1:30 for retail clients (higher for professional clients)
- Margin requirements vary by instrument and regulatory restrictions
Deposits and Withdrawals
- Minimum deposit: £250 or currency equivalent
- Deposit methods: Bank transfer, credit/debit cards, PayPal
- Withdrawal methods: Same as deposit methods
- Processing times: Same-day for most methods
- Fees: No fees for most deposit and withdrawal methods
Educational Resources
- IG Academy with courses and webinars
- Trading guides and articles
- News and analysis
- Economic calendar
- Trading strategy videos
Unique Features
- Direct Market Access (DMA) for advanced traders
- Customizable charts and technical indicators
- Guaranteed stops (for a premium)
- IG Community for trader discussions
- Trading signals and ideas
Customer Support
IG Group Contact
- Languages: Multiple languages supported
- Channels:
- Live chat
- Email
- Phone
- Social media
- Availability: 24/5 support
Contact Info
- Website: www.ig.com
- Email: Not specified (contact form available on website)
- Telephone: Varies by country (check website for local numbers)
- Address: Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2YA, United Kingdom
