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FXTM vs IG

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

FXTM

FXTM

Active forex and CFD traders using MetaTrader

FXTM offers forex, CFDs, stocks, ETFs, futures and cryptocurrencies through its app, desktop trading and Meta…

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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

FXTM vs IG
Feature FXTM IG
Minimum deposit — —
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 FSC, FSCA BMA
Best for Active forex and CFD traders using MetaTrader Active CFD and forex traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Bonds
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Options
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Futures
Demo Account
Margin
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Business Account
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Pros & cons

FXTM

FXTM

Pros

  • Commission-free trading can reduce transaction costs
  • Spreads from 0.0 may lower active trading costs
  • Risk-free practice accounts let beginners test trades
  • Daily trade ideas are sent directly to the inbox
  • FXTM App supports one-tap trading and real-time signals
  • MT5 adds advanced analysis and charting options
  • FXTM Rewards points can be withdrawn as cash
  • Free calculators help manage risk and FX rates

Cons

  • Regional restrictions limit account availability
  • Exinity Works (CY) Ltd does not conduct regulated activities
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
FXTM

FXTM

FXTM offers forex, CFDs, stocks, ETFs, futures and cryptocurrencies through its app, desktop trading and MetaTrader platforms.

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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.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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