IG vs Vantage
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Limited data: IG has 5 and Vantage has 9 of 12 comparable fields verified (we need 7 each for a full comparison). Treat this page as incomplete.
Key differences
- Only IG lists: BMA, FCA, BaFin, FMA, MAS.
- Only Vantage lists: FSC (Mauritius), VFSC.
- Vantage confirms copy trading; IG does not confirm it on its site.
- Vantage confirms a swap-free account; IG does not confirm it on its site.
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| Field | IG | Vantage |
|---|---|---|
| Score | Provisional (limited data) | 81.1/100 |
| Regulators | BMA, FCA, BaFin, ASIC, FMA, MAS, FSCA | FSC (Mauritius), FSCA, ASIC, VFSC |
| Founded | 1974IG Group established in London. | Not verified |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingView, ProprietaryAlso ProRealTime and L2 Dealer. | MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary |
| Minimum deposit | Not verified | $50Standard STP account. |
| Raw commission / side (advertised) | Not verified | $3.00RAW ECN, USD per standard lot per side. |
| Spread from, no-commission account (advertised) | Not verified | 1.10Advertised 'from' spread on the lowest-spread commission-free account; not a measured average. |
| Measured EUR/USD spread | Not yet tested | Not yet tested |
| Max. leverage | Not verified | Not verified |
| Copy trading | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Swap-free / Islamic | Not confirmed | YesSwap-Free account type listed. |
| Deposit methods | Credit card, Wise, Bank transfer | Not verified |
| Restricted-country list | 1 listed (partial)Site not directed at US residents; no full list found. | 6 listed (partial)Partial list ("including"); FATF-listed and sanctioned jurisdictions also excluded. |
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Sources for each value are on the individual broker pages. Data verified 11 Oct 2026.
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