Deriv vs IG 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how Deriv and IG compare on regulation, costs and platforms.
Deriv is a CFD and options broker with entities licensed by the MFSA, LFSA, VFSC and BVI FSC, offering Deriv MT5, Deriv cTrader, TradingView, Deriv Trader and Deriv Bot.
70.78% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
IG Markets Ltd is authorised and regulated by the FCA (FRN 195355) and offers CFDs and spread bets on its own platform plus MT4, MT5, TradingView and ProRealTime.
70% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| Deriv | IG | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | MFSA | FCA |
| Minimum deposit | – | No minimum balance to open an account |
| Spreads from | – | 0.6 pips EUR/USD (MT4, UK) |
| Commission | – | Commission-free on MT4 forex |
| Max leverage | Up to 1:1000 on Deriv MT5 Standard/Swap-free (non-EU entities) | 30:1 on major forex pairs for retail clients (IG Markets Ltd, UK, 3.33% margin) |
| Platforms | IG web platformIG app | |
| Retail accounts losing money | 70.78% | 70% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: Deriv review · IG review.
Frequently asked questions
Are Deriv and IG regulated?
Deriv: MFSA. IG: FCA.
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Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning