IG vs IronFX 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how IG and IronFX compare on regulation, costs and platforms.
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.
IronFX is a multi-entity CFD broker whose Cyprus entity Notesco Financial Services Limited is CySEC-licensed (125/10), offering MT4, WebTrader and copy/PAMM tools.
Side by side
| IG | IronFX | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FCA | CySEC |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum balance to open an account | – |
| Spreads from | 0.6 pips EUR/USD (MT4, UK) | 0 pips (Raw ECN, with commission); 1.2 pips average on Standard accounts |
| Commission | Commission-free on MT4 forex | – |
| Max leverage | 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% | – |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: IG review · IronFX review.
Frequently asked questions
Are IG and IronFX regulated?
IG: FCA. IronFX: CySEC.
Which has tighter spreads, IG or IronFX?
Published spreads start from 0.6 pips EUR/USD (MT4, UK) at IG and 0 pips (Raw ECN, with commission); 1.2 pips average on Standard accounts at IronFX; commission: IG Commission-free on MT4 forex, IronFX none listed.
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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