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BlackBull Markets vs IG

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BlackBull Markets

BlackBull Markets

Active forex and multi-asset traders

BlackBull Markets is a forex and multi-asset broker with $0 ECN minimum deposits, segregated accounts and pla…

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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

BlackBull Markets vs IG
Feature BlackBull Markets IG
Minimum deposit US$0 —
Stock trading fee — 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 FSA BMA
Best for Active forex and multi-asset traders Active CFD and forex traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
Options
Futures
Margin
Demo Account
Business Account
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Pros & cons

BlackBull Markets

BlackBull Markets

Pros

  • US$0 minimum deposit on ECN accounts
  • Prime spreads start from 0.0 pips
  • Client funds are kept in segregated accounts
  • TradingView, MT4, MT5 and cTrader are available
  • CopyTrader can copy trades in real time
  • Free TradingView Essential, Plus or Premium is available
  • Free VPS available after a $2,000 deposit and 20 monthly lots

Cons

  • Prime and Prime+ charge US$3.00 per lot per side
  • Swap-free accounts may carry administrative fees
  • Free VPS requires a $2,000 deposit and 20 monthly lots
  • USD $25 VPS charge applies if requirements are not met
  • Standard ECN spreads start at 0.8 pips
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
BlackBull Markets

BlackBull Markets

BlackBull Markets is a forex and multi-asset broker with $0 ECN minimum deposits, segregated accounts and platforms including MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView.

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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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