IG Markets versus Admirals

UK-based IG Markets established itself as a leading international broker and liquidity provider. Being the leader in CFD trading, IG Markets writes new ones based on client demand. Traders can manage portfolios from the proprietary web-based trading platform, ProRealTime, MT4, and L2 Dealer. MT4 traders get 18 add-ons plus the Autochartist plugin, creating one of the most competitive MT4 trading environments.

Admirals counters with its MetaTrader Supreme Edition and SteroTrader upgrade for MT4/MT5, services by Trading Central, a proprietary mobile app, and its in-house social trading platform. It also offers asset management services in cooperation with Finexware and introduced fractional share investments.

We have conducted an in-depth review of IG Markets and Admirals to determine which one presents the better overall choice and which traders will benefit the most at either broker.

• Features and Platforms
• Available Markets
• Typical Spreads and Fees
• Security and Trust
• IG Markets versus Admirals - Verdict

Features and Platforms

Features & Platforms	Admirals (visit site)	IG Markets (visit site)
Headquarter:	Cyprus	UK
Established :	2001	1974
Retail Loss Rate:	78.00%	68.00%
Regulation:
Minimum Deposit:	$100	$250
Demo Account:
Managed Account:
Islamic Account:
Inactivity Fee	$10 monthly after 24 months	$12 monthly after 24 months
Deposit Fee:	Third-Party	Third-Party
Withdrawal Fee	Yes + Third-Party	Third-Party
Funding Methods:	4	4
MT4:
MT5:
cTrader:
Proprietary Platform:
Automated Trading:
Social / Copy Trading:
MT4/MT5 Add-ons:
Guaranteed Stop Loss:
Negative Balance Protection:
Bonuses and Promotions:	(Professionals only)
Unique Feature One:	Low trading costs	API Trading
Unique Feature Two:	Fractional share dealing	MT4 plugins + Autochartist
Broker Offers:	See what Admirals offers	See what IG Markets offers

Noteworthy:

While both brokers support algorithmic and social trading, IG Markets takes a commanding lead in the former and Admirals in the latter.

Available Markets

Asset selection is exceptional at both brokers, but IG Markets takes the lead due to its quantity. Fractional share dealing is available at Admirals, ideal for smaller portfolios, while IG Markets provides in-house managed thematic portfolios labeled IG Smart Portfolios. Despite a well-balanced asset selection, neither broker serves the cryptocurrency market well.

Typical Spreads and Fees

IG Markets offers Forex traders one of the lowest commission-free cost structures in the industry, bested by Admirals on a minimum spread basis, where Admirals also provides a competitive commission-based alternative. Equity commissions are identical at both brokers. IG Markets maintains an edge with its volume-based rebate program.