IG Markets

4.6(2500)

BaFin/FCA

Swissquote

4.4(1200)

FINMA

IG Markets vs Swissquote

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

IG Markets has a higher rating of 4.6/5 compared to Swissquote (4.4/5). Swissquote offers 8 instrument types, while IG Markets offers 7. The minimum deposit is lower at Swissquote with 1.000 CHF. IG Markets is BaFin-regulated, while Swissquote is supervised by FINMA.

Comparison Table

Criteria	IG Markets	Swissquote
Rating	4.6/5 (2500 reviews)✓	4.4/5 (1200 reviews)
Regulation	BaFin/FCA	FINMA
Fees	Spreads from 0.6 pip on forex, from 0.1% on stock CFDs	Stocks from CHF 5, forex spreads from 1.3 pip (Standard)
Min. Deposit	300 €	1.000 CHF
Instruments	CFDs, Forex, Options, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto	Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Options, Futures, Bonds, Funds, Crypto
Platforms	IG Platform, MT4, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer	Swissquote eTrading, MT4, MT5, Swissquote App
Options Trading	Yes, vanilla options and barriers	Yes, options trading available via eTrading
Founded	1974	1996
Headquarters	London	Gland

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

IG Markets: Spreads from 0.6 pip on forex, from 0.1% on stock CFDs. Minimum deposit: 300 €.

Swissquote: Stocks from CHF 5, forex spreads from 1.3 pip (Standard). Minimum deposit: 1.000 CHF.

Product Range

IG Markets (7 categories)

CFDsForexOptionsIndicesCommoditiesStocks CFDsCrypto

Swissquote (8 categories)

StocksETFsForexOptionsFuturesBondsFundsCrypto

Trading Platforms

IG Markets

IG Platform
MT4
ProRealTime
L2 Dealer

Swissquote

Swissquote eTrading
MT4
MT5
Swissquote App

Regulation & Security

IG Markets is regulated by BaFin/FCA (HQ: London).

Swissquote is regulated by FINMA (HQ: Gland).

Who Is It For?

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

Swissquote

Swiss online bank with premium trading and crypto offering

✓ Swiss banking license (FINMA)

✓ Broad product range incl. crypto

✓ High deposit protection

✗ Higher minimum deposit (CHF 1,000)

✗ Fees higher than pure online brokers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IG Markets or Swissquote cheaper?

IG Markets charges Spreads from 0.6 pip on forex, from 0.1% on stock CFDs. Swissquote charges Stocks from CHF 5, forex spreads from 1.3 pip (Standard). The minimum deposit is 300 € at IG Markets and 1.000 CHF at Swissquote.

Which broker offers more products: IG Markets or Swissquote?

IG Markets offers CFDs, Forex, Options, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto. Swissquote offers Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Options, Futures, Bonds, Funds, Crypto.

Which broker is better regulated?

IG Markets is regulated by BaFin/FCA. Swissquote is regulated by FINMA. IG Markets has BaFin regulation, which is particularly advantageous for German investors.

Is IG Markets or Swissquote better for beginners?

IG Markets has a minimum deposit of 300 € and offers IG Platform, MT4, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer as platforms. Swissquote has a minimum deposit of 1.000 CHF and offers Swissquote eTrading, MT4, MT5, Swissquote App. Swissquote has the lower entry barrier.

IG Markets vs Swissquote: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between IG Markets (4.6/5, 2500 reviews) and Swissquote (4.4/5, 1200 reviews) depends on your needs. IG Markets: World-leading CFD provider with 50 years of experience. Swissquote: Swiss online bank with premium trading and crypto offering.

IG Markets

World-leading CFD provider with 50 years of experience

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From 300 € min. deposit

Swissquote

Swiss online bank with premium trading and crypto offering

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From 1.000 CHF min. deposit

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