IG
Markets.com
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Basic data of broker
Recommended for Traders of any experience level looking for an easy-to-use trading platform
Recommended for Traders looking to venture into CFD trading
UK
Cyprus
Fees
High trading fees, average non-trading fees
High trading fees, average non-trading fees
Stock and ETF fees
Forex fees
Fund fees
Bond fees
Options fees
Futures fees
Crypto fees
CFD fees
Non-trading fees
Deposit and withdrawal
6
11
Deposit type
Withdrawal type
Account opening
$0
$100
1-3 days
1 day
Proof of identity: ID / passport / driver's license Proof of residency: bank statement / utility bill
Proof of identity: ID / passport / driver's license / National ID / Government ID containing photo, full name, date of birth, expiration date Proof of residency: bank statement / utility bill / internet bill / landline phone / tv service
Trading platform
Markets and products
Disclaimer: 76% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. CFDs are not provided for US clients. Forex trading involves risk. Losses can exceed deposits.
Disclaimer: 79.9% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Research, education
Great
Great
Customer service
Security
£85,000 in the UK, €20,000 in the rest of Europe excl. Switzerland, no protection in the US and many other countries
€20,000 in Europe, £85,000 in the UK, no protection in South Africa, Australia and other countries
1974
2008
UK, EU, Switzerland, USA, Singapore, Japan, South Africa, UAE, Australia, New Zealand
Cyprus, UK, Australia, South Africa, British Virgin Islands
For detailed information and hands-on experience, read our review of this broker.
For detailed information and hands-on experience, read our review of this broker.
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IG's service is slightly better than Markets.com's and a comparison of their fees shows that IG's fees are lower than Markets.com's.
Account opening takes somewhat more effort at IG compared to Markets.com, deposit and withdrawal processes are somewhat more complicated at IG, while customer service quality is somewhat lower than Markets.com's.
Our experts rated the trading platform of IG as somewhat better than the platform of Markets.com, found that clients have access to much more markets and products with IG, while Markets.com provides somewhat better research and education.