AvaTrade
CBI/ASIC/FSA/FSCA
IG Markets
BaFin/FCA
AvaTrade vs IG Markets
Head-to-Head Comparison 2026
Our Verdict
AvaTrade has a higher rating of 4.7/5 compared to IG Markets (4.6/5). IG Markets offers 7 instrument types, while AvaTrade offers 6. The minimum deposit is lower at AvaTrade with 100 €. IG Markets is BaFin-regulated, while AvaTrade is supervised by CBI/ASIC/FSA/FSCA. IG Markets has been in the market since 1974, making it the more experienced provider.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | AvaTrade | IG Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 (1534 reviews)✓ | 4.6/5 (2500 reviews) |
| Regulation | CBI/ASIC/FSA/FSCA | BaFin/FCA |
| Fees | Variable spreads, no commission | Spreads from 0.6 pip on forex, from 0.1% on stock CFDs |
| Min. Deposit | 100 € | 300 € |
| Instruments | Forex, Stocks CFDs, Commodities, Indices, Crypto, Options | CFDs, Forex, Options, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, AvaOptions | IG Platform, MT4, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer |
| Options Trading | Yes, AvaOptions platform | Yes, vanilla options and barriers |
| Spread (typical) | EUR/USD from 0.9 pip (Standard) | EUR/USD from 0.6 pip (typical) |
| Execution Speed | — | ~17 ms |
| Inactivity Fee | $50 after 3 months of inactivity | £12/month after 24 months of inactivity |
| Founded | 2006 | 1974 |
| Headquarters | Dublin, Irland | London |
Detailed Comparison
Fee Comparison
AvaTrade: Variable spreads, no commission. Minimum deposit: 100 €. Spread: EUR/USD from 0.9 pip (Standard). Inactivity fee: $50 after 3 months of inactivity.
IG Markets: Spreads from 0.6 pip on forex, from 0.1% on stock CFDs. Minimum deposit: 300 €. Spread: EUR/USD from 0.6 pip (typical). Inactivity fee: £12/month after 24 months of inactivity.
Execution Quality
AvaTrade
No data available
IG Markets
Execution: ~17 ms
Product Range
AvaTrade (6 categories)
IG Markets (7 categories)
Trading Platforms
AvaTrade
- MT4
- MT5
- AvaTradeGO
- AvaOptions
IG Markets
- IG Platform
- MT4
- ProRealTime
- L2 Dealer
Regulation & Security
AvaTrade is regulated by CBI/ASIC/FSA/FSCA (HQ: Dublin, Irland).
IG Markets is regulated by BaFin/FCA (HQ: London).
Who Is It For?
AvaTrade
Multi-regulated broker with dedicated AvaOptions platform
✓ Dedicated AvaOptions platform
✓ MT4/MT5 + AvaTradeGO
✓ Multi-regulated globally
✗ Inactivity fee after 3 months
✗ No BaFin regulation
IG Markets
World-leading CFD provider with 50 years of experience
✓ Over 17,000 markets available
✓ Vanilla options and barriers available
✓ Very long company history since 1974
✗ Minimum deposit €300
✗ High fees for small accounts
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AvaTrade
Multi-regulated broker with dedicated AvaOptions platform
Open Account →From 100 € min. deposit
IG Markets
World-leading CFD provider with 50 years of experience
Open Account →From 300 € min. deposit