Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
IG vs Webull
What sets them apart
| Compare |  IG |  Webull |
|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | £0 | $0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Options, Futures, Crypto, Spread betting | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Crypto, Bonds, Funds |
| Regulators | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), SIPC | FINRA, SEC, SIPC |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Platforms | Mobile trading, L2 Dealer, ProRealTime, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView | Desktop, Mobile, Web |
| Account fee | €0 | Not confirmed |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 69% | Not confirmed |
| Options contract fee | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Not confirmed | $0 incoming stock transfer |
| Account types | Not confirmed | IRA |
| Interest on cash | 2.5% | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Webull scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.5.
- Regulators: only IG offers Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).
- Regulators: only Webull offers FINRA, SEC.
- IG is licensed in 1 more country.
- Markets: only IG offers Forex, CFDs, Spread betting.
- Markets: only Webull offers Bonds, Funds.
- Platforms: only IG offers Mobile trading, L2 Dealer, ProRealTime.
- Platforms: only Webull offers Desktop, Mobile, Web.
- Features: only Webull offers Crypto, Options, Futures.
Our verdict on each
IG
IG suits traders who want shares, ETFs, forex, contracts for difference, options, futures, crypto and spread betting under a single roof, with an account fee of €0 and cash interest of 2.5% on uninvested balances. Share dealing runs commission-free, while the retail loss rate is 69%.
Webull
Webull suits US retail investors who want a single app for stocks, options, futures, crypto and retirement saving, and the fee line is the draw: a stock trade costs $0. Investor protection is SIPC up to USD 500,000, though the account range is narrow.
Score breakdown
| Area | IG | Webull |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3 | 9.7Higher |
| Offer | 9.6HigherCommission-free share dealing, a stock trade fee of £0, an account fee of €0 and cash interest of 2.5%. | 9.3 |
| Trust | 9.5 | 9.8Higher |
Side by side, item by item
| Markets | IG | Webull |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | No |
| CFDs | Yes | No |
| Options | Yes | Yes |
| Futures | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| Bonds | No | Yes |
| Funds | No | Yes |
| Spread betting | Yes | No |
Availability and regulation
| Country | IG | Webull |
|---|---|---|
| United States | SIPC SIPC member 71021 | SIPC SIPC member 71394 |
| Germany | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) MiCA CASP 213800HFC5G4V293BN91 | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | IG | Webull |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 39 of 490 | 36 of 490 |
| Options trading platforms | 11 of 103 | 8 of 103 |
| Futures trading platforms | 11 of 83 | 9 of 83 |
Where these facts come from
IG
- ig.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- esma.europa.eu: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Webull
- webull.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- brokercheck.finra.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- sipc.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | IG | Webull |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Mobile app, Fractional shares | Crypto, Demo account, Fractional shares, Options, Futures, Mobile appCovers more |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Commission free |
| Legal entity | IG Europe GmbH | WEBULL FINANCIAL LLC |
| Headquarters | Germany | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | IG | Webull | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account fee | €0at the median | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 69%below the median | Not confirmed | 70.375% |
| Options contract fee | Not confirmed | $0lowest quarter | $0.59 |
| Interest on cash | 2.5%below the median | Not confirmed | 3% |
Median across 38 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
IG
Pros
- Markets list stocks, etfs and forex, so shares, ETFs, forex, contracts for difference, options, futures, crypto and spread betting sit together.
- Regulated by Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and SIPC, with client protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
- Platform choice runs Mobile trading, L2 Dealer and ProRealTime.
Cons
- Retail accounts that lose money come to 69%.
- The commission-free model in commission free applies to share dealing, and it does not extend to trading costs on forex, contracts for difference, options or futures.
- Accounts sit with IG Europe GmbH in Germany, so compensation stops at EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
Webull
Pros
- A stock trade costs $0 and an options contract $0 on the ira account.
- Investor protection is SIPC up to USD 500,000, with registration under FINRA, SEC and SIPC.
- A single app covers stocks, etfs and options, so shares, bonds, funds, options, futures and crypto sit together.
Cons
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, with no live chat listed.
- Account choice is narrow, with ira the only type listed.
- Across the brokers compared, the middle retail loss share is 70.15% and the top of the range 88%.
Who each suits
IG
Who it suits
- Traders who want stocks, etfs and forex reachable from the same account rather than several platforms.
- Share buyers who want dealing on a commission-free basis, since commission free covers their trades.
- EU clients who weight regulation and compensation, given Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and SIPC and EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a platform built around share dealing and crypto alone should compare CFI, whose stocks, etfs and forex is a shorter, simpler list.
- Investors priced in dollars rather than euros should weigh eToro, where the stock trade fee is $0.
- Anyone weighing only the account charge should know Vantage lists $0, so IG's €0 is not the only way to hold an account cheaply.
Webull
Who it suits
- US retail investors who want stocks, options, futures and crypto under a single login
- Beginners using the demo account in crypto, demo account and fractional shares before committing money
- Retirement savers who want $0 stock trades in the same app
Who should look elsewhere
- eToro, if you want forex and CFDs, since stocks, etfs and forex include them
- CFI, if your focus is forex and CFDs rather than stocks, etfs and options
- Vantage, if you trade metals and CFDs, which its forex, cfds and stocks cover
Country by country
| Country | IG | Webull |
|---|---|---|
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
IG
What does it cost to trade shares with IG?+
Share dealing runs on a commission-free model, with a stock trade fee of £0 and an account fee of €0. Those are the two figures that matter for holding and trading, and both sit at the floor of the site tables. Trading costs on forex, contracts for difference, options and futures are quoted apart from share dealing.
Who regulates IG and is my money protected?+
The regulators are Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and SIPC, and the licences listed are MiCA CASP 213800HFC5G4V293BN91 and SIPC member 71021. Client protection in the EU is EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, so a claim against the firm is covered only up to that ceiling. Any balance above the cap is your own exposure.
Webull
What does it cost to trade?+
A stock trade costs $0 and an options contract $0, on the ira account. The pricing model is commission free, and incoming stock transfers are free. Costs stay low, though they do not decide whether a trade makes money.
Is my money protected if the firm fails?+
Accounts sit with WEBULL FINANCIAL LLC. Investor protection is SIPC up to USD 500,000, and registration with FINRA, SEC and SIPC applies, with SIPC membership listed as SIPC member 71394. Low costs do not change that, so weigh the retail loss figures before you trade.
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