Exness vs IG

Exness vs IG Comparison Table 2024
Exness	IG
Review 4.6	Review 4.4 IG is #2 in our CFD broker rankings.
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US accepted
Exness is a Cyprus-based forex and CFD brokerage established in 2008. With over 800,000 clients, several awards and reputable licensing, the broker has maintained its position as a highly respected global brand. Active day traders can access the popular MT4 and MT5 platforms, raw spreads and multiple account types.	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.
	Forex trading involves risk. Losses can exceed deposits.
Customer Reviews
4 Based on 1 Exness customer reviews	4 Based on 2 IG customer reviews
Comment by Reviewer
"Exness remains an accessible broker for all experience levels, though experienced day traders will particularly appreciate the ultra-low commission rates, fast withdrawals and high-quality charting software."	"IG continues to provide a comprehensive package with an intuitive web platform and best-in-class education for beginners, plus advanced charting tools, real-time data, and fast execution speeds for experienced day traders."
Pros
Highly competitive spreads, reduced for USOIL and BTCUSD in 2024, are available from 0 pips and low commissions from $2 per side There's a strong range of account types for all experience levels and requirements, including Cent, Pro and Raw spread solutions The broker is accessible for beginners with low minimum deposits from $10 and flexible payment methods Experienced strategy providers can open social trading accounts, with monthly commissions up to 50% Top-tier licensing with the FCA and CySEC and a strong reputation with over 10 years in business Exness is the first brokerage to pass the $1 trillion and $2 trillion marks in monthly trading volumes There's excellent 24/7 multilingual customer support via telephone, email and live chat Local payments are available, plus deposits in BTC and USDT Unlike many other brands, Exness doesn't charge any account maintenance or inactivity fees The broker offers fast execution speeds for short-term traders, averaging under 25ms	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 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
Cons
There are no promotional deals or loyalty schemes for high-volume day traders There are several regional restrictions for retail traders including the USA, Europe and the UK Unlike most competitors, Exness doesn't provide its own education section	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
Awards
Most People-Centric Broker at Traders Summit 2022 Global Broker of the Year at Traders Summit 2022 Best Customer Support Award at Financial Markets Expo Cairo 2021 Premium Loyalty Program Award at Financial Markets Expo Cairo 2021 Most Innovative Broker at Dubai Expo 2021	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, Crypto	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Futures, Options, Crypto, Spread Betting
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$10	$0
Trading Platforms
Exness Trade App MT4 MT5 TradingCentral	Web ProRealTime L2 Dealer MT4 AutoChartist TradingCentral
Payment Methods
Airtel Bitcoin Payments Boleto Credit Card Mastercard Visa Wire Transfer	Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard PayPal Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FSA, CySEC, FCA, FSCA, FSC, CBCS, CNMV, KNF, AFM	FCA, ASIC, NFA, CFTC, DFSA, BaFin, MAS, FSCA, FINMA, CONSOB, AFM
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
	2.5%
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
No	Yes
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	Yes
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	4
iOS App Rating
4.4	4.6
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, build your own on ProRealTime
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
Yes	No
Trade Signals
	Yes
VPS Hosting
Yes	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	Yes
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	Yes
Inactivity Fee
$0	$12
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD INR JPY ZAR MYR IDR DKK CHF HKD SGD AED SAR HUF BRL NGN THB VND UAH KWD QAR	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD JPY ZAR SEK DKK CHF HKD SGD
Stock Exchanges
CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange Japan Exchange Group London Stock Exchange Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange	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
Commodities
Corn Gold Silver	Aluminium Coffee Cannabis Copper Gold Iron Lean Hogs Lithium Cattle Natural Gas Nickel Oil Orange Juice Palladium Precious Metals Silver Soybeans Steel Sugar Wheat
CFD Trading
Exness offers a selection of CFDs covering forex, stocks, indices, commodities and cryptos, with leverage up to 1:200. Accounts are geared mainly towards experienced day traders, with over 100 technical indicators available in the broker’s proprietary terminal.	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.
Leverage
1:2000	1:30 (Retail), 1:250 (Pro)
FTSE Spread
15.1	1.0
GBPUSD Spread
0.1	0.9
Oil Spread
1.4	2.8
Stocks Spread
0.7	0.02
Forex Trading
An impressive range of around 100 forex pairs are available, more than most other brands. Spreads on major pairs are also tight, from 0.1 pips. Additionally, the broker offers an excellent suite of forex analysis tools, including market news by FXStreet.	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.
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
0.1	0.9
EURUSD Spread
0.0	0.8
EURGBP Spread
0.4	0.9
Assets
97	80+
Currency Indices
	USD
Cryptocurrency
There is a small range of popular crypto tokens paired with fiat currencies available, with zero swap fees and no commissions in the Standard account. Trading is available via desktop or mobile apps, and deposits via crypto are also available in some countries. Exness has also lowered its spreads on Bitcoin, appealing to active traders.	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.
Spread
Floating	Variable
Coins
BTC LTC ETH XRP BCH SOL SNX UNI BAT DOT XTZ ADA BNB ENJ FIL DOGE COMP THETA AAVE LINK IOST CAKE MATIC HT MANA HBAR INCH	BTC BCH LTC ETH ADA DOT DOGE LINK UNI XLM
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.