Online brokers compared for fees, trading platforms, safety and more. See how IG stacks up against TD Ameritrade!
Last update of data—Dec 2022
IG is a CFD and forex broker. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and regulated by several authorities globally, including the top-tier FCA.
TD Ameritrade is a US stockbroker regulated by top-tier authorities SEC and FINRA. The company is listed on NASDAQ and has a banking background as part of the TD Group. The brokerage was acquired by Charles Schwab Corporation in 2020. Client account conversion is expected between April and September of 2023.
Recommended for traders of any experience level looking for an easy-to-use trading platform.
Recommended for investors and traders looking for solid research and a well-equipped desktop trading platform.
IG
IG is a CFD and forex broker. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and regulated by several authorities globally, including the top-tier FCA.
Recommended for traders of any experience level looking for an easy-to-use trading platform.
TD Ameritrade
TD Ameritrade is a US stockbroker regulated by top-tier authorities SEC and FINRA. The company is listed on NASDAQ and has a banking background as part of the TD Group. The brokerage was acquired by Charles Schwab Corporation in 2020. Client account conversion is expected between April and September of 2023.
Recommended for investors and traders looking for solid research and a well-equipped desktop trading platform.
IG's service is on par with TD Ameritrade's and a comparison of their fees shows that IG's fees are slightly higher than TD Ameritrade's.
Account opening takes about the same effort at IG compared to TD Ameritrade, deposit and withdrawal processes are more seamless at IG, while customer service quality is somewhat lower than TD Ameritrade's.
Our experts rated the trading platform of IG as somewhat better than the platform of TD Ameritrade, found that clients have access to slightly more markets and products with IG, while TD Ameritrade provides better research and education.
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