Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Consorsbank vs IG
Where Consorsbank and IG differ
| Compare |  Consorsbank |  IG |
|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | €0.95 | £0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, CFDs, Forex | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Options, Futures, Crypto, Spread betting |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 72.62% | 69% |
| Interest on cash | 3.6%Higher | 2.5% |
| Regulators | Not confirmed | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), SIPC |
| Investor protection | Not confirmed | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Platforms | Not confirmed | Mobile trading, L2 Dealer, ProRealTime, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView |
Same on both: Account fee (€0).
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Key differences
- IG scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.2.
- Markets: only Consorsbank offers Funds, Bonds.
- Markets: only IG offers Options, Futures, Crypto.
- Interest on cash is higher at Consorsbank: 3.6% vs 2.5%.
- Features: only IG offers Fractional shares.
Our verdict on each
Consorsbank
Consorsbank suits investors who want securities and derivatives in a single account with an account fee of €0. Stock trades cost €0.95 on the securities account, and 72.62% of retail accounts lose money, close to the 72% across CFD brokers on this site.
IG
IG suits traders who want shares, ETFs, forex, contracts for difference, options, futures, crypto and spread betting under a single roof, with an account fee of €0 and cash interest of 2.5% on uninvested balances. Share dealing runs commission-free, while the retail loss rate is 69%.
Score breakdown
| Area | Consorsbank | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9 | 9.3Higher |
| Offer | 9.6Interest of 3.6% on cash held, plus a demo account in mobile app and demo account so the account can be tried before funding. | 9.6Commission-free share dealing, a stock trade fee of £0, an account fee of €0 and cash interest of 2.5%. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.5 |
Choosing between them
Pick Consorsbank if interest on cash matter most.
Pick IG if cost matter most.
Feature by feature
| Markets | Consorsbank | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Options | No | Yes |
| Futures | No | Yes |
| Crypto | No | Yes |
| Bonds | Yes | No |
| Funds | Yes | No |
| Spread betting | No | Yes |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Consorsbank | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 92 of 471 | 48 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 41 of 147 | 18 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 39 of 145 | 16 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 32 of 122 | 14 of 122 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Consorsbank | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app, Demo account | Demo account, Mobile app, Fractional sharesCovers more |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Commission free |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | IG Europe GmbH |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Consorsbank | IG | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account fee | €0at the median | €0at the median | €0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 72.62%above the median | 69%below the median | 72.21% |
| Interest on cash | 3.6%highest quarter | 2.5%below the median | 3% |
Median across 53 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Consorsbank
Pros
- Account fee of €0, ranked 1 of 138 on this site for that measure.
- A single account spans stocks, etfs and funds, so shares, funds and bonds sit next to forex and CFDs.
- A mobile app and a demo account both show in mobile app and demo account, which lets a new user learn the account first.
Cons
- Stock dealing costs €0.95 per trade, so frequent ordering costs more than a commission-free model.
- Forex and CFDs sit in the same account, and 72.62% of retail accounts lose money.
IG
Pros
- Markets list stocks, etfs and forex, so shares, ETFs, forex, contracts for difference, options, futures, crypto and spread betting sit together.
- Regulated by Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and SIPC, with client protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
- Platform choice runs Mobile trading, L2 Dealer and ProRealTime.
Cons
- Retail accounts that lose money come to 69%.
- The commission-free model in commission free applies to share dealing, and it does not extend to trading costs on forex, contracts for difference, options or futures.
- Accounts sit with IG Europe GmbH in Germany, so compensation stops at EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
Who each suits
Consorsbank
Who it suits
- Investors who want shares, ETFs, funds and bonds alongside forex and CFDs without opening several accounts.
- People who want a free account fee and can live with paying per order.
- Anyone testing a CFD platform first, since a demo account is available.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants commission-free stock dealing: eToro charges $0 for stock trades, so orders cost less there.
- Crypto buyers, since stocks, etfs and funds leaves crypto out while CFI lists it in stocks, etfs and forex.
IG
Who it suits
- Traders who want stocks, etfs and forex reachable from the same account rather than several platforms.
- Share buyers who want dealing on a commission-free basis, since commission free covers their trades.
- EU clients who weight regulation and compensation, given Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and SIPC and EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a platform built around share dealing and crypto alone should compare CFI, whose stocks, etfs and forex is a shorter, simpler list.
- Investors priced in dollars rather than euros should weigh eToro, where the stock trade fee is $0.
- Anyone weighing only the account charge should know Vantage lists $0, so IG's €0 is not the only way to hold an account cheaply.
Current offers
Consorsbank
Current offer
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Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Consorsbank
What does it cost to hold and trade a Consorsbank account?+
The account fee is €0, so holding the account carries no charge. Stock dealing costs €0.95 per trade on the securities account, and the account also covers forex and CFDs. Cash held earns 3.6% interest.
How do the stock dealing charges compare with eToro?+
eToro lists $0 for stock trades, while Consorsbank charges €0.95 per trade. That makes this the pricier option for someone placing many orders, and the cheaper one for occasional dealing in single shares.
IG
What does it cost to trade shares with IG?+
Share dealing runs on a commission-free model, with a stock trade fee of £0 and an account fee of €0. Those are the two figures that matter for holding and trading, and both sit at the floor of the site tables. Trading costs on forex, contracts for difference, options and futures are quoted apart from share dealing.
Who regulates IG and is my money protected?+
The regulators are Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and SIPC, and the licences listed are MiCA CASP 213800HFC5G4V293BN91 and SIPC member 71021. Client protection in the EU is EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, so a claim against the firm is covered only up to that ceiling. Any balance above the cap is your own exposure.
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