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IronFX vs Nutmeg

Compare IronFX and Nutmeg side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

IronFX

IronFX

Active forex and CFD traders

IronFX is a Cyprus-founded forex and CFD broker offering 200+ instruments across multiple account types on Meโ€ฆ

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Nutmeg

Nutmeg

Hands-off UK portfolio investors

Nutmeg is a UK robo-advisor offering managed and fixed-allocation portfolios across ISAs, a personal pension โ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

IronFX vs Nutmeg
Feature IronFX Nutmeg
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - -
Regulators FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSC FCA
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Hands-off UK portfolio investors
Markets & account
ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Futures
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Margin
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Multi Currency
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Demo Account
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Isa
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Pros & cons

IronFX

IronFX

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA, CySEC, and FSCA
  • UK clients covered by FSCS up to GBP 85,000
  • 200+ instruments across forex, commodities, indices, shares, and crypto CFDs
  • Multiple account types including zero-spread ECN options
  • Free demo account available
  • Free VPS hosting for qualifying deposits
  • IronFX Academy educational resources
  • Copy trading via TradeCopier

Cons

  • Only MetaTrader 4 offered - no MT5 or cTrader
  • $50 annual inactivity fee after 12 months
  • 3% withdrawal fee if no trades have been placed
  • Offshore BVI entity offers materially lighter retail protections
  • History of client complaints and CySEC settlements in 2015 (EUR 335,000) and 2024 (EUR 100,000)
  • Not available to US residents
  • Minimum deposit of $250 on most account types
Nutmeg

Nutmeg

Pros

  • FCA-regulated with FSCS protection up to ยฃ85,000
  • Backed by JPMorgan Chase since 2021
  • No deposit, withdrawal or inactivity fees
  • Six portfolio styles including ESG, Income and Smart Alpha
  • Covers ISA, Lifetime ISA, Junior ISA, personal pension and GIA
  • Transparent fee structure with no hidden charges
  • Low minimum of ยฃ100 for Junior ISA and Lifetime ISA

Cons

  • Managed portfolio fees of up to 0.75% are higher than some robo-advisor competitors
  • No self-directed stock or share picking
  • No demo account
  • No SIPP - only a managed personal pension
  • No fractional shares or direct equity trading
  • ยฃ500 minimum for ISA, personal pension and GIA
  • Brand retired in November 2025 and merged into J.P. Morgan Personal Investing
IronFX

IronFX

IronFX is a Cyprus-founded forex and CFD broker offering 200+ instruments across multiple account types on MetaTrader 4, regulated by FCA, CySEC, and FSCA.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Nutmeg

Nutmeg

Nutmeg is a UK robo-advisor offering managed and fixed-allocation portfolios across ISAs, a personal pension and a general investment account, regulated by the FCA.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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