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Axi vs IG

Compare Axi and IG side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Axi

Axi

Active forex and CFD traders

Axi is a Sydney-based forex and CFD broker founded in 2007, offering MT4, MT5 and a proprietary platform with…

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IG

IG

Active CFD and forex traders

IG is a CFD-focused broker with forex, shares, ETFs, crypto, options and futures, plus web, Android and third…

Head-to-head comparison

Axi vs IG
Feature Axi IG
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Share CFDs available; spreads vary, no separate stock commission on Standard account US share CFDs: 2 cents per share, $15 minimum online; UK share CFDs: 0.10%, £10 minimum online; Hong Kong share CFDs: 0.18%, HKD50 minimum online; Euro share CFDs: 0.10%, €10 minimum online
Regulators ASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA, CySEC FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, FSCA, DFSA, JFSA, CFTC, NFA, BMA
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Active CFD and forex traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Margin
Demo Account
Multi Currency
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Business Account
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Pros & cons

Axi

Axi

Pros

  • No minimum deposit on Standard and Pro accounts
  • Raw spreads from 0.0 pips on Pro account
  • Regulated by ASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA and CySEC
  • MT4 and MT5 both available
  • Axi Select funded trader program with capital up to $1 million
  • Free demo account with virtual funds
  • 650+ tradable markets including crypto perpetual futures
  • No deposit fee for standard payment methods

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $10 per month after 12 months
  • $25 withdrawal fee on amounts below $50
  • Elite account requires $25,000 minimum deposit
  • Limited stock CFD range compared to dedicated stock brokers
  • Demo account limited to 30 days
  • No ETF products available
  • US clients not accepted
IG

IG

Pros

  • No minimum balance for a CFD trading account
  • Free demo account with $20,000 virtual funds
  • Lower minimum deal sizes for the first 6 weeks
  • No commission to close listed options positions
  • Futures positions have no overnight funding fees
  • Extended hours on over 90 key US stocks
  • Weekend trading on selected indices, FX pairs and crypto

Cons

  • 0.8% FX conversion fee on non-base-currency CFD trades
  • 2.3% third-party card processor charge
  • US share CFDs have a $15 minimum online commission
  • UK share CFDs have a £10 minimum online commission
  • Daily overnight funding applies to overnight CFD positions
  • $40/month ProRealTime fee unless conditions are met
  • Monthly fees can apply for exchange stock feeds
  • Demo trades exclude slippage, interest and dividend adjustments
Axi

Axi

Axi is a Sydney-based forex and CFD broker founded in 2007, offering MT4, MT5 and a proprietary platform with 650+ markets and a funded trader program.

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IG

IG

IG is a CFD-focused broker with forex, shares, ETFs, crypto, options and futures, plus web, Android and third-party platforms.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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