IG vs Alpari

IG vs Alpari Comparison Table 2024
IG	Alpari
Review 4.7 IG is #5 in our CFD broker rankings.	Review 3.8
Traders from US accepted	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
Founded in 1974, IG is part of IG Group Holdings Plc, a publicly traded (LSE: IGG) brokerage. The brand-US offers spread betting, CFD and forex trading across an almost unrivalled selection of 17,000+ markets, with a range of user-friendly platforms and investing apps. For 50 years, IG has maintained its position as an industry leader, excelling in all key areas for traders.	Alpari is an offshore multi-asset broker that offers traders a wide range of forex trading opportunities as well as stock, index and commodity CFDs. The broker also offers fixed costs with payouts known upfront. Trading takes place on the reliable MT4 and MT5 platforms, plus the brand's mobile app. Alpari offers tight ECN spreads which will serve active day traders.
Forex trading involves risk. Losses can exceed deposits.
Customer Reviews
4 Based on 2 IG customer reviews
Bonus Offer
	30% up to $100 (terms apply)
Comment by Reviewer
"IG continues to provide a comprehensive package with an intuitive web platform, best-in-class education for beginners, advanced charting tools bolstered by its recent TradingView integration, real-time data, and fast execution speeds for experienced day traders."	"Alpari will suit short-term binary options traders with a low $5 deposit, powerful charting terminals, and a rebate scheme. Forex traders also get very high leverage with tight spreads while the broker's PAMM service will appeal to hands-off investors."
Pros
IG is amongst the best in terms of its range of instruments, which includes stocks, forex, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, plus recently added US-listed futures and options, providing ample diversification opportunities. The proprietary web-based platform continues to caters to traders of all levels, with advanced charting tools and real-time market data useful for day trading, while IG has also added TradingView integration. The IG app offers a superb mobile trading experience with a clean design that helped it secure Runner Up at our 'Best Trading App' award. As a well-established broker, IG operates under strict regulatory guidelines in multiple jurisdictions, maintaining a high level of trust. IG offers an extensive collection of professional and engaging educational resources, including webinars, articles, and analysis. The ProRealTime advanced charting platform is free as long as certain modest monthly trading activity requirements are met.	Low or no commissions are available and there are tight spreads on ECN accounts There's an excellent choice of funding options with no fees Cashback schemes are available for high-volume traders Alpari supports both the MT4 and MT5 platforms with support for Expert Advisors (EAs) Copy trading and PAMM services are also available for day traders The broker offers high leverage up to 1:1000 for experienced clients
Cons
Beginners might find IG’s fee structure complex, with various fees for different types of trades or services, potentially leading to confusion or unexpected charges. While there is negative balance protection in the UK and EU, there is no account protection or guaranteed stop losses for US clients. IG has discontinued its swap-free account, reducing its appeal to Islamic traders. Stock and CFD spreads still trail the cheapest brokers like CMC Markets based on tests. IG applies an inactivity fee of $12 per month after 2 years, deterring casual investors.	The lack of educational resources is disappointing compared to alternatives There are fairly high charges for strategy manager copy trading tools The market analysis and research tools are limited
Awards
Best Customer Service 2022 - Online Money Awards Best Spread Betting Provider 2022 - Online Money Awards Best Platform for the Active Trader 2022 - ADVFN International Financial Awards Best Multi Platform Provider 2022 - ADVFN International Financial Awards Best Finance App 2022 - ADVFN International Financial Awards
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Futures, Options, Crypto, Spread Betting	Forex, CFDs, Stocks, Commodities, Indices, Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$5
Trading Platforms
Web ProRealTime L2 Dealer MT4 TradingView AutoChartist TradingCentral	MT4 MT5
Payment Methods
Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard PayPal Visa Wire Transfer	Volet Bitcoin Payments Credit Card Ethereum Payments FasaPay Mastercard Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FCA, ASIC, NFA, CFTC, DFSA, BaFin, MAS, FSCA, FINMA, CONSOB, AFM	FSC, SEBI, JFSA
Margin Trading
Yes	No
Margin Rate
2.5%
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
Yes	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	Yes
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
Yes	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	No
Market Maker
Yes	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
App Review
IG offers a superb all-round trading app. One of the pioneers of mobile trading, the application has been developed and refined over many years, meaning it is now among the best trading apps. Quick response, user-friendly layout, access to full charting and a stable and reliable application. It also offers guaranteed stops – an important risk management tool not available on many apps we’ve tested.
Android App Rating
4	3.6
iOS App Rating
4.6	3.6
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, build your own on ProRealTime	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
	Users can follow experienced strategy managers at Alpari, including seasoned forex traders. The broker offers account ratings to help you find a suitable provider as well as notifications on returns and one-click deposits and withdrawals.
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
Yes
VPS Hosting
Yes	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	Yes
Ethical Investing
Yes	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Yes	No
Inactivity Fee
$12	$5
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD JPY ZAR SEK DKK CHF HKD SGD	USD EUR GBP CZK NGN
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Borsa Italiana Bombay Stock Exchange Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Korean Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange National Stock Exchange Of India Russell 2000 S&P 500 Shanghai Stock Exchange SIX Swiss Exchange Shenzhen Stock Exchange Tadawul Toronto Stock Exchange Taiwan Stock Exchange	Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Exchange Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq S&P 500
Commodities
Aluminium Coffee Cannabis Copper Gold Iron Lean Hogs Lithium Cattle Natural Gas Nickel Oil Orange Juice Palladium Precious Metals Silver Soybeans Steel Sugar Wheat	Gold Natural Gas Silver
CFD Trading
IG offers a huge selection of 17,000+ CFDs, providing more trading opportunities than most CFD brokers. Traders can go long or short on popular markets like stocks, currencies, commodities and cryptos, while custom price alerts and the IG Academy continue to enhance the trading experience.	Alpari offers CFDs on 60+ forex pairs, hundreds of global stocks, 11 stocks indices and spot metals and energies. Trading takes place via the MT4 or MT5 platforms, and the broker provides strategy and copy trading support as well as educational resources and 24/5 multilingual customer service.
Leverage
1:30 (Retail), 1:250 (Pro)	1:1000
FTSE Spread
1.0	13
GBPUSD Spread
0.9	0.7
Oil Spread
2.8	4.0
Stocks Spread
0.02	2.0
Forex Trading
IG offers an above-average suite of 80+ currency pairs on its proprietary web platform, mobile app or MetaTrader 4, with more advanced charts and forex analysis tools available on the ProRealTime software. Forex spreads are competitive based on tests, starting from 0.1 pips on majors like the EUR/USD.	Alpari traders can access 60+ currency pairs and crosses via CFDs on the MT4 and MT5 platforms. The broker offers very competitive pricing, especially on the ECN Pro account which is commission free. Significant leverage up to 1:1000 is available.
Forex App
IG offers a superb all-round trading app. One of the pioneers of mobile trading, the application has been developed and refined over many years, meaning it is now among the best trading apps. Quick response, user friendly layout, access to full charting and a stable and reliable application. Top marks.
GBPUSD Spread
0.9	0.7
EURUSD Spread
0.8	0.4
EURGBP Spread
0.9	0.6
Assets
80+	50+
Currency Indices
USD	USD
Cryptocurrency
IG's modest selection of 11 crypto CFDs trails top crypto brokers like Vantage which offers 40+ tokens. That said, it stands out with its crypto index, which tracks the value of the top 10 digital currencies by market cap and provides a holistic way to speculate on the value of the crypto market.	Alpari offers a solid selection of popular crypto tokens paired with the USD. Spreads are competitive, starting at 1 and users can analyze the digital asset markets with the leading MetaTrader platforms, including on the weekends.
Spread
Variable	1
Coins
BTC BCH LTC ETH ADA DOT DOGE LINK UNI XLM	AVE BTC BCH ADA LINK DAI DOGE EOS ETH ECH FIL LTC XMR DOT XRP MATIC SOL XLM USDT TRON UNI USDC
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

Review	Review
Forex trading involves risk. Losses can exceed deposits.