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IG Group is a forex and CFD broker founded in 1974, headquartered in London, UK. It is regulated by FCA (licence 195355), ASIC (licence 220440), BaFin (licence 149169), FSCA (licence 41393), MAS (licence 200510021K), JFSA (licence 関東財務局長(金商)第2526号), CFTC (licence 0509630). The EUR/USD spread starts from 0.6 pips on an STP or hybrid account — the spread is tight and a partial commission may apply. The minimum deposit is $0. The broker offers 17,000+ tradable instruments. MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are available. This page shows verified regulation data, a full trade cost breakdown, and how IG Group compares to 100 other brokers on real trading fees.
| Regulator | Licence number | Legal entity | Max leverage | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCA Tier 1 — Strict |
195355 |
IG Markets Ltd | 30:1 | GB |
| ASIC Tier 1 — Strict |
220440 |
IG Markets Ltd (AU) | 30:1 | AU, NZ |
| BaFin Tier 1 — Strict |
149169 |
IG Europe GmbH | 30:1 | DE, AT, NL, LU |
| FSCA Tier 2 — Standard |
41393 |
IG Markets South Africa Ltd | 400:1 | ZA |
| MAS Tier 1 — Strict |
200510021K |
IG Asia Pte Ltd | 20:1 | SG |
| JFSA Tier 3 — Offshore |
関東財務局長(金商)第2526号 |
IG Securities Ltd | 25:1 | JP |
| CFTC Tier 1 — Strict |
0509630 |
IG US LLC | 50:1 | US |
| Hold duration | Spread cost | Commission | Swap (est.) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday (no overnight) | $6.00 | $3.50 | — | $9.50 |
| 1 night | $6.00 | $3.50 | $6.50 | $16.00 |
| 3 nights | $6.00 | $3.50 | $19.50 | $29.00 |
| 1 week | $6.00 | $3.50 | $45.50 | $55.00 |
| 1 month | $6.00 | $3.50 | $195.00 | $204.50 |
Swap rates are industry-typical estimates. Actual overnight rates vary per broker and change with interest rates. Commission is estimated from spread profile (STP / Hybrid).
| Rank | Broker | Spread | Spread $ | Commission | Swap (est.) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepperstone | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 2 | IC Markets | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 3 | FP Markets | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 4 | Exness | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 5 | Tickmill | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 6 | Eightcap | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 7 | RoboForex | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 8 | LiteFinance | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 61 | IG Group | 0.6 pips | $6.00 | $3.50 | $6.50 | $16.00 |
| MetaTrader | MT4 & MT5 available |
| Copy trading | No |
| Real stock ownership | Yes |
| Retail loss rate | 70% of retail accounts lose money |
| Inactivity fee | GBP12/month after 2 months |
| Headquarters | London, UK |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Listed | LSE:IGG |
Data sourced from official regulator registers (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, MAS and others), verified 2026-09-15. Spread figures are typical/minimum and may differ on live accounts. Trade cost estimates use standard lot sizes and typical industry swap rates. This page does not constitute financial advice. Read full IG Group review →