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Fusion Markets vs IG

Compare Fusion Markets and IG side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Fusion Markets

Fusion Markets

Cost-focused forex and CFD traders

Fusion Markets is an Australian CFD and forex broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView with low-costโ€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

Fusion Markets vs IG
Feature Fusion Markets IG
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - 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 ASIC, FSA, VFSC FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, FSCA, DFSA, JFSA, CFTC, NFA, BMA
Best for Cost-focused forex and CFD traders Active CFD and forex traders
Markets & account
Stocks
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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
Business Account
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Pros & cons

Fusion Markets

Fusion Markets

Pros

  • Zero account commission of $4.50 round-turn is below the industry average
  • No minimum deposit requirement
  • No deposit, withdrawal, or inactivity fees
  • Four major platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView
  • Free VPS hosting for traders executing 20+ lots per month
  • ASIC-regulated with client funds in segregated NAB accounts
  • Fusion+ copy trading service free for traders meeting minimum 2.5 lot/month threshold
  • 24/7 live human customer support

Cons

  • No negative balance protection for clients under FSA or VFSC entities
  • No investor compensation scheme under any entity
  • Demo account expires after 30 days unless the live account is funded
  • Limited educational content compared to full-service brokers
  • Products limited to CFDs - no real stock or ETF ownership
  • High overnight swap rates relative to many competitors
  • cTrader and TradingView restricted to Zero account holders only
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
Fusion Markets

Fusion Markets

Fusion Markets is an Australian CFD and forex broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView with low-cost Classic and Zero account pricing.

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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