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eOption vs IG

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

eOption

eOption

Active, low-cost options traders

eOption is a US discount broker offering commission-free stocks and ETFs, low-cost options trading at $0.10 p…

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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

eOption vs IG
Feature eOption IG
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee $0 per trade (domestic); $39 per trade (foreign) 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 FINRA, SIPC FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, FSCA, DFSA, JFSA, CFTC, NFA, BMA
Best for Active, low-cost options traders Active CFD and forex traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
Options
Futures
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Funds
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Margin
Demo Account
Business Account
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Pros & cons

eOption

eOption

Pros

  • Commission-free domestic stock and ETF trades
  • Low options commissions at $0.10 per contract plus $1.99 per execution
  • Paper trading account available for practice
  • Direct-access platforms including DAS Trader Pro and Sterling Trader Pro
  • Free OptionsPlay integration for options analysis
  • No account minimum for domestic cash accounts
  • SIPC protection plus excess SIPC coverage up to $25,000,000 per customer

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $50/year for accounts under $25,000 with fewer than two trades annually
  • Wire withdrawal fee of $35 per transfer
  • No crypto trading available
  • No fractional shares
  • No futures trading
  • International accounts require a $25,000 minimum deposit
  • Limited fundamental research tools compared to larger brokers
  • Foreign stock trades cost $39 per trade
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
eOption

eOption

eOption is a US discount broker offering commission-free stocks and ETFs, low-cost options trading at $0.10 per contract, and direct-access platforms for active traders.

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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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