IG Markets
BaFin/FCA
XTB
KNF/FCA/CySEC
IG Markets vs XTB
Head-to-Head Comparison 2026
By SofiaOur Verdict
IG offers 17,000+ markets including options and is heavily regulated (FCA, BaFin and more), while XTB shines with the xStation 5 platform, tight forex spreads and 0% stock commission up to €100k. For market breadth IG leads; for cheap CFD/forex trading XTB wins.
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Comparison Table
| Criteria | IG Markets | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 (2500 reviews)✓ | 4.4/5 (2100 reviews) |
| Regulation | BaFin/FCA | KNF/FCA/CySEC |
| Fees | Spreads from 0.6 pip on forex, from 0.1% on stock CFDs | 0% commission on stock CFDs (up to €100,000/month), spreads from 0.1 pip |
| Min. Deposit | 300 € | 0 € |
| Instruments | CFDs, Forex, Options, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto | Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto |
| Platforms | IG Platform, MT4, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer | xStation 5, xStation Mobile |
| Options Trading | Yes, vanilla options and barriers | No, but over 6,000 stocks and ETFs commission-free |
| Spread (typical) | EUR/USD from 0.6 pip (typical) | EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Standard) |
| Execution Speed | ~17 ms | ~85 ms (Median) |
| Inactivity Fee | £12/month after 24 months of inactivity | €10/month after 12 months of inactivity |
| Founded | 1974 | 2002 |
| Headquarters | London | Warsaw |
Detailed Comparison
Fee Comparison
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.
XTB: 0% commission on stock CFDs (up to €100,000/month), spreads from 0.1 pip. Minimum deposit: 0 €. Spread: EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Standard). Inactivity fee: €10/month after 12 months of inactivity.
Execution Quality
IG Markets
Execution: ~17 ms
XTB
Execution: ~85 ms (Median)
Product Range
IG Markets (7 categories)
XTB (7 categories)
Trading Platforms
IG Markets
- IG Platform
- MT4
- ProRealTime
- L2 Dealer
XTB
- xStation 5
- xStation Mobile
Regulation & Security
IG Markets is regulated by BaFin/FCA (HQ: London).
XTB is regulated by KNF/FCA/CySEC (HQ: Warsaw).
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
XTB
Publicly traded CFD broker with award-winning xStation platform
✓ Award-winning xStation platform
✓ 0% commission on stocks up to €100,000
✓ Publicly traded company
✗ Inactivity fee after 12 months
✗ No MetaTrader 4/5
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IG Markets
World-leading CFD provider with 50 years of experience
Open Account →From 300 € min. deposit
XTB
Publicly traded CFD broker with award-winning xStation platform
Open Account →From 0 € min. deposit