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FinecoBank vs IG

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

FinecoBank

FinecoBank

Italian investors wanting bank and brokerage combined

FinecoBank is an Italian bank and multi-asset brokerage offering stocks, ETFs, bonds, CFDs, forex, futures, oโ€ฆ

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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 thirdโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

FinecoBank vs IG
Feature FinecoBank IG
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee 0.19% of order value, minimum EUR 2.95 (Italy/Europe); USD 3.95-12.95 for US markets depending on account type US share CFDs: 2 cents per share, $15 minimum online; UK share CFDs: 0.10%, ยฃ10 minimum online; Hong Kong share CFDs: 0.18%, HKD50 minimum online; Euro share CFDs: 0.10%, โ‚ฌ10 minimum online
Regulators Bank of Italy, CONSOB, ECB FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, FSCA, DFSA, JFSA, CFTC, NFA, BMA
Best for Italian investors wanting bank and brokerage combined Active CFD and forex traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Bonds
Options
Futures
Funds
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Multi Currency
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Investment Plans
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Margin
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Business Account
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Demo Account
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Pros & cons

FinecoBank

FinecoBank

Pros

  • Stocks and ETFs from 0.19% with EUR 2.95 minimum
  • 800+ ETFs available with zero commission
  • No inactivity, deposit, domestic withdrawal or custody fees
  • Access to 26 global markets and 20,000+ instruments
  • Integrated banking with multi-currency account
  • Bank-grade security with ECB direct supervision
  • Investor compensation up to EUR 20,000 and deposit guarantee up to EUR 100,000
  • Tax administration handled in administered regime for Italian clients

Cons

  • No demo account available
  • No fractional shares
  • Forex and CFD overnight fees are comparatively high
  • No MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 support
  • Primarily serves Italian market; UK operations wound down in 2024
  • Account monthly fee applies after 12 months (though waivable)
  • Crypto limited to CFDs and ETPs, not direct ownership
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 ยฃ10 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
FinecoBank

FinecoBank

FinecoBank is an Italian bank and multi-asset brokerage offering stocks, ETFs, bonds, CFDs, forex, futures, options, crypto ETPs, and integrated banking in a single account.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

IG

IG

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

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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