IG vs Markets.com 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how IG and Markets.com 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.
Markets.com is a multi-entity CFD broker whose EU business is run by Safecap Investments Limited (CySEC 092/08), offering its own web and app platforms plus MT4 and MT5.
Side by side
| IG | Markets.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FCA | CySEC |
| Minimum deposit | No minimum balance to open an account | 100 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent |
| Spreads from | 0.6 pips EUR/USD (MT4, UK) | – |
| 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 | markets.com web platformmarkets.com 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 · Markets.com review.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit at IG and Markets.com?
IG: No minimum balance to open an account. Markets.com: 100 USD/EUR/GBP equivalent.
Are IG and Markets.com regulated?
IG: FCA. Markets.com: CySEC.
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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