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IG vs Kraken

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

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…

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Kraken

Kraken

Crypto traders seeking regulated exchange

Kraken is a US-based crypto exchange founded in 2013, offering spot trading across 600+ assets, futures, marg…

Head-to-head comparison

IG vs Kraken
Feature IG Kraken
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 FCA, ASIC, BaFin, MAS, FSCA, DFSA, JFSA, CFTC, NFA, BMA FinCEN, FCA, CBI, Wyoming Division of Banking, SEC, FINRA
Best for Active CFD and forex traders Crypto traders seeking regulated exchange
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
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Options
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Futures
Margin
Business Account
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Demo Account
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Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

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
Kraken

Kraken

Pros

  • Regulated by FinCEN, FCA, and MiCA (Central Bank of Ireland)
  • 600+ tradable crypto assets
  • Spot trading starts at 0.25% maker / 0.40% taker, falling to 0.00% maker / 0.05% taker at the highest volume tier
  • No inactivity fee
  • Futures trading with 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker base fee
  • Staking available with no transaction fee to stake or unstake
  • Up to 10x leverage on spot margin (selected assets), up to 50x on perpetual futures
  • Tokenized US stocks and ETFs available via xStocks in eligible regions

Cons

  • No demo account
  • Crypto withdrawal fees are dynamic and can rise with network congestion
  • Margin rollover fees (0.01%-0.05% per 4 hours) accumulate quickly on open positions
  • xStocks (tokenized stocks) not available in all jurisdictions
  • Standard Kraken platform has higher fees than Kraken Pro
  • Fiat deposit and withdrawal fees vary by method and can be significant for bank wire
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.

Kraken

Kraken

Kraken is a US-based crypto exchange founded in 2013, offering spot trading across 600+ assets, futures, margin, staking, and tokenized equities via xStocks in eligible regions.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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