Libertex vs IG Group
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4.4
IG Group is #3 in our CFD broker rankings. |
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Libertex is a well-known broker, established in 2012. The regulated brand has served numerous clients and is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission with license number 164/12. Libertex offers CFD trading on 250+ underlying assets, including through an innovative and user-friendly proprietary web trader platform. Choose between CFDs on forex, cryptocurrencies, commodities, stocks, indices and ETFs, which are available with tight spreads and low commissions. |
IG is an award-winning broker that has an excellent reputation globally. The brand-US offers spread betting, CFD and forex trading across a comprehensive suite of markets. IG is also multi-regulated, provides a great trading app and has 50 years experience. |
| 79.1% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. | Forex trading involves risk. Losses can exceed deposits. |
| Comment by Reviewer | |
| "Libertex will appeal to both beginner and experienced traders thanks to its easy-to-use platform and low fees. The brand is also a good pick for share dealing with commission-free stock investing." | "IG offers a superb all-round package. Beginners will appreciate the user-friendly web platform and secure trading environment while established investors will rate the 17,000+ markets and top-tier market research." |
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| Instruments | |
| CFDs on Forex, Cryptocurrencies, Metals, Indices, Stocks, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, ETFs | CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Futures, Options, Crypto, Spread Betting |
| Demo Account | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Deposit | |
| €100 | $0 |
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| Minimum Trade | |
| €20 | 0.01 Lots |
| Regulator | |
| CySEC | FCA, ASIC, NFA, CFTC, DFSA, BaFin, MAS, FSCA |
| Margin Trading | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Margin Rate | |
| 2.5% | |
| STP Account | |
| No | No |
| ECN Account | |
| No | 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 | |
| Yes | Yes |
| P2P Trading | |
| No | No |
| Spot Trading | |
| No | Yes |
| Mobile Apps | |
| iOS, Android + Browser | iOS & Android |
| Auto Trading | |
| Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, build your own on ProRealTime | |
| Copy Trading | |
| No | No |
| Social Trading | |
| No | No |
| Trade Signals | |
| Yes | |
| VPS Hosting | |
| No | Yes |
| Tournaments | |
| No | No |
| Demo Competitions | |
| No | No |
| Ethical Investing | |
| No | Yes |
| Custodial Account | |
| No | No |
| Guaranteed Stop Loss | |
| No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fee | |
| Yes - if the client is inactive for 180 calendar day. Applies to clients with a total account balance less than 5000 euros (4500 GBP, 5300 CHF, 22500 PLN respectively) | $12 |
| Islamic Account | |
| No | No |
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| CFD Trading | |
| Libertex's list of CFDs covers a decent range of tradeable underlying assets, but there isn't much depth with only around 250 in total. Leverage up to 1:30 for retail clients is available in accordance with CySEC regulations, and traders can choose between three excellent trading platforms. Best of all are the tight spreads available on all markets and the zero commissions on investments in stocks. | IG offers an impressive suite of 17,000+ CFD instruments. Negative balance protection ensures accounts cannot drop below zero while custom price alerts and the IG Academy enhance the trading experience. |
| Leverage | |
| Up to 1:30 (Retail) | 1:30 (Retail), 1:250 (Pro) |
| FTSE Spread | |
| Variable | 1.0 |
| GBPUSD Spread | |
| Variable | 0.9 |
| Oil Spread | |
| Variable | 2.8 |
| Stocks Spread | |
| Variable | 0.02 |
| Forex Trading | |
| Libertex offers CFD trading on 50+ forex pairs, offering long and short opportunities. Its strength comes in its tight spreads – we were offered 0.2 pips for EUR/USD. | IG offers currency trading on its award-winning web platform and mobile app. Comprehensive charts and forex analysis tools are also available through ProRealTime. |
| Forex App | |
Libertex offers an iOS and Android-compatible mobile app with advanced features and trading tools. Users can make deposits, execute positions and analyze the markets in a few swipes. Traders can also flick between live and demo mode with one tap. |
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 | |
| From 0.2 | 0.9 |
| EURUSD Spread | |
| From 0.2 | 0.8 |
| EURGBP Spread | |
| From 0.2 | 0.9 |
| Assets | |
| 50+ | 80+ |
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| Cryptocurrency | |
| With 70+ cryptocurrencies available to trade via CFDs with tight spreads, low commissions and overnight swap fees, Libertex is a great option for crypto CFD traders. The list of crypto CFDs includes the usual major players like Bitcoin and a good variety of lesser-known cryptos such as Tezos. | 11 popular cryptos are available, plus two crypto crosses. A crypto index is also offered, following the value of the top 10 digital currencies by market cap. All cryptos are available via CFDs. |
| Spread | |
| Variable | Variable |
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| Crypto Lending | |
| No | No |
| Crypto Mining | |
| No | No |
| Crypto Staking | |
| No | No |
| Auto Market Maker | |
| No | No |
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| 79.1% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. | Forex trading involves risk. Losses can exceed deposits. |
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