IG Group vs VantageFX

IG vs Vantage Comparison Table 2024
IG	Vantage
Review 4.4	Review 4.7

Founded in 1974, IG is part of IG Group Holdings Plc, a publicly traded (LSE: IGG) brokerage. The brand 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.	Founded in 2009, Vantage offers trading on 1000+ short-term CFD products to over 900,000 clients. You can trade Forex CFDs from 0.0 pips on the RAW account through TradingView, MT4 or MT5. Vantage is ASIC-regulated and client funds are segregated. Copy traders will also appreciate the range of social trading tools.
Customer Reviews
4 Based on 2 IG customer reviews	4.3 Based on 3 Vantage customer reviews
Bonus Offer
	50% Welcome Deposit Bonus, earn redeemable rewards in the Vantage Rewards scheme
Comment by Reviewer
"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."	"Vantage remains an excellent option for CFD traders seeking a tightly-regulated broker with access to the reliable MetaTrader platforms. The fast sign-up process and $50 minimum deposit make it very straightforward to start day trading quickly."
Pros
IG is amongst the best in terms of its range of instruments, which includes stocks, forex, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, 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	Vantage maintains its high trust score thanks to its strong reputation and top-tier regulation from the FCA and ASIC The ECN accounts are very competitive with spreads from 0.0 pips and a $1.50 commission per side There’s an excellent suite of day trading software, including the award-winning platforms MT4 and MT5 The broker has recently made efforts to expand its suite of CFDs providing further trading opportunities Vantage caters to hands-off investors with beginner-friendly social trading via ZuluTrade & Myfxbook The low minimum deposit of $50 and zero funding fees make this broker a great choice for new traders There are no short-term strategy restrictions with hedging and scalping permitted It’s quick and easy to open a live account – taking less than 2 minutes
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	It's a shame that some clients will need to register with the offshore entity, which offers less regulatory protection A steep $10,000 deposit is needed for the best trading conditions, which include the $1.50 commission per side The average execution speeds of 100ms to 250ms are slower than alternatives based on tests Unfortunately, cryptos are only available for Australian clients
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	Best Broker Australia - Ultimate Fintech Awards 2022 Best In CFD Trading 2022 - The European Global Banking & Finance Awards 2022 Best Trading App - Professional Trader Awards 2022 Best Trade Execution - Global Forex Awards 2023
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Futures, Options, Crypto, Spread Betting	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Bonds
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$50
Trading Platforms
Web ProRealTime L2 Dealer MT4 AutoChartist TradingCentral	ProTrader MT4 MT5 TradingView DupliTrade
Payment Methods
Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard PayPal Visa Wire Transfer	AstroPay BPAY Credit Card Debit Card FasaPay JCB Card Neteller Skrill Swift UnionPay Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FCA, ASIC, NFA, CFTC, DFSA, BaFin, MAS, FSCA	FCA, ASIC, FSCA, VFSC
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
2.5%
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
Yes	No
MAM Account
No	Yes
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	Yes
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.	Vantage offers one of the most complete trading apps we’ve used. The crisp design and slick interface makes analyzing markets and placing trades straightforward. Changing to horizontal mode offers an optimal charting view, though frustratingly it can take a few seconds for the app to respond. Fortunately, this minor drawback is outweighed by the ease of overlaying indicators and drawing tools, plus the integrated economic calendar, newsfeed, market analysis, and even FX TV.
Android App Rating
4	3.9
iOS App Rating
4.6	3.6
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, build your own on ProRealTime	Myfxbook AutoTrade, Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
	Traders enjoy social and copy trading at Vantage with the MetaTrader packages, DupliTrade, ZuluTrade and Myfxbook. ZuluTrade is one of the best social trading communities, using a sophisticated algorithm to rank top signal providers.
Social Trading
No	Yes
Trade Signals
Yes	Yes
VPS Hosting
Yes	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	Yes
Ethical Investing
Yes	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Yes	No
Inactivity Fee
$12	$0
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD JPY ZAR SEK DKK CHF HKD SGD	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD JPY HKD SGD PLN
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) Bombay Stock Exchange CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group London Stock Exchange Nasdaq National Stock Exchange Of India S&P 500
Commodities
Aluminium Coffee Cannabis Copper Gold Iron Lithium Natural Gas Nickel Oil Orange Juice Palladium Precious Metals Silver Soybeans Steel Sugar Wheat	Cocoa Coffee Copper Cotton Gasoline Gold Natural Gas Oil Orange Juice Palladium Platinum Silver Sugar Wheat
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.	Traders can speculate on 1000+ financial markets with high leverage up to 1:500. You can bet on rising and falling prices in currencies, commodities, indices, shares, and more without owning the underlying asset. With the comprehensive choice of CFD trading platforms, users can also switch between desktop, web and mobile for a seamless trading experience.
Leverage
1:30 (Retail), 1:250 (Pro)	1:500
FTSE Spread
1.0	1.0
GBPUSD Spread
0.9	0.5
Oil Spread
2.8	0.01
Stocks Spread
0.02	0.01
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.	Vantage offers 55+ currency pairs - above the industry average, so experienced traders can explore plenty of opportunities. Vantage's deep liquidity pool provides forex spreads from 0.0 pips in the ECN account, lower than many alternatives. There are also no commissions, deposit fees or hidden charges.
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	0.5
EURUSD Spread
0.8	0.0
EURGBP Spread
0.9	0.5
Assets
80+	55+
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.	You can trade cryptos 24/7, including Bitcoin, with up to 1:200 leverage and zero overnight fees. Various risk management tools are also available, including price alerts and stop losses. The Vantage app also offers an excellent live news feed so you can keep track of the crypto market whilst on the go.
Spread
Variable	Floating
Coins
BTC BCH LTC ETH ADA DOT DOGE LINK UNI XLM	ADA AVA BTC DOG EOS ETH LTC NEO SHB SOL TRX UNI XRPandmanymore
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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