XTB vs. IG Markets

Publicly listed brokers XTB and IG Markets, the former in Poland and the latter in the UK, share many similarities in their core trading environment. Both brokers present competitive proprietary trading platforms, but IG Markets additionally deploys ProRealTime, MT4, and L2 Dealer. It also upgrades the core MT4 with 18 add-ons plus the Autochartist plugin, creating a superior MT4 trading experience.

IG Markets shines with its asset selection, order execution, and trading costs. XTB counters with a well-balanced choice of trading instruments, but notably less quantity with 17,000+ at IG Markets versus 2,100+ at XTB. It does take a minor edge in minimum trading costs and higher leverage. Both feature a volume-based rebate program and training academies for beginner traders.

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

• Features and Platforms
• Available Markets
• Typical Spreads and Fees
• Security and Trust
• XTB vs. IG Markets - Verdict

Features and Platforms

Features & Platforms	XTB (visit site)	IG (visit site)
Headquarter:	Poland	UK
Established :	2002	1974
Retail Loss Rate:	73.00%	66.00%
Regulation:
Minimum Deposit:	$0	$250
Demo Account:
Managed Account:
Islamic Account:
Inactivity Fee	€10 monthly after 12 months	£12 monthly after 24 months
Deposit Fee:
Withdrawal Fee	Third-Party	Third-Party
Funding Methods:	5	4
MT4:
MT5:
cTrader:
Proprietary Platform:
Automated Trading:
Social / Copy Trading:
MT4/MT5 Add-ons:
Guaranteed Stop Loss:
Negative Balance Protection:
Bonuses and Promotions:
Unique Feature One:	High leverage	API Trading
Unique Feature Two:	Low trading costs	MT4 plugins + Autochartist
Broker Offers:	See what XTB offers	See what IG offers

Noteworthy:

IG Markets maintains ideal trading conditions for algorithmic trading via API, ProRealTime, and MT4. It is notably absent from the trading environment at XTB.

Available Markets

IG Markets offers an unrivaled asset selection, including options and DMA. The breadth of investment and trading choices creates a distinct competitive advantage for advanced traders and fund managers. While XTB has notably fewer assets, it maintains a well-balanced and competitive overall selection. Cryptocurrencies remain underserved at XTB and IG Markets alike.

Typical Spreads and Fees

Both brokers maintain a commission-free Forex pricing environment, where XTB provides traders with an edge. Costs for the EUR/USD are as low as $1.00 versus $6.00 at IG Markets. XTB also has 20% lower commissions on equities. The pricing advantage extends with average spreads at XTB versus IG Markets.