IG Markets Profile
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IG Markets Profile

Founded in 1974, IG is one of the most established Forex and CFD brokers in the world.
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Read our brief overview of international forex broker, IG Markets before you trade.

Founded in 1974, IG stands as one of the most established and respected names in global forex and CFD trading. With access to over 19,000 tradable instruments spanning currencies, indices, shares, commodities and more, IG has built a strong reputation for reliability and transparency over several decades. The broker operates under multiple tier-one financial regulators worldwide, reflecting its commitment to high compliance standards and investor protection.

Despite its extensive market offering and long-standing heritage, IG does have a few notable drawbacks. The broker does not support MetaTrader 5 (MT5), which may disappoint traders who prefer using that particular platform. In addition, IG has previously faced regulatory action: in 2018, the French regulator AMF imposed a €500,000 fine following a compliance-related investigation that began in 2015.

Overall, IG remains a well-recognised and reputable brokerage for experienced traders seeking depth of market access and a trusted regulatory framework.

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Company Name

IG 

Established

1974

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Regulation

FCA (United Kingdom), CFTC (United States), ASIC (Australia), JFSA (Japan), FSCA (South Africa)

Trading Platforms

IG Proprietary Platform, WebTrader, Mobile App, MetaTrader 4 (MT4)

Account Types

CFD Account, Spread Betting, Share Dealing, Options

Account Currency

USD, EUR, GBP, and more

Tradable Instruments

Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Options, Bonds, ETFs

Minimum Deposit

$0

Customer Support

24/5 (Email, Phone, Live Chat)

IG Markets Broker

Additional Features

Feature

Availability

Regulated Broker

Trading Contests

Mobile Trading

Educational Resources

Web-Based Platform

Research Tools

MetaTrader 4 (MT4)

MetaTrader 5 (MT5)

Accept US Clients

Accept EU Clients

Swap-Free / Islamic Accounts

Copy Trading

Via third-party platforms (e.g., ZuluTrade, Myfxbook)

Demo Accounts

Negative Balance Protection

Segregated Accounts

Virtual Private Servers (VPS)

24/5 Support

Inactivity Fees

After 2 years

Promotions

Hedging Allowed

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