Company & background
Is IG Markets safe & regulated?
IG Markets is authorised and regulated by 4 authorities. Regulation determines what client-money protections apply to you, so it is the single most important factor when choosing a broker.
Fees & spreads
Leverage & margin
Markets & instruments
Trading platforms
Mobile app
Funding & withdrawals
Payment methods: ["Bank Transfer","Credit Card","Debit Card","PayPal"].
The verdict on IG Markets
70% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider. Capital at risk.
IG Markets review — frequently asked questions
Is IG Markets regulated?
Yes. IG Markets is authorised and regulated by FCA, ASIC, BaFin, CFTC. Regulation means client funds are held in segregated accounts and retail clients benefit from protections such as negative balance protection.
What is the minimum deposit at IG Markets?
The minimum deposit at IG Markets is $0. You can fund your account using ["Bank Transfer","Credit Card","Debit Card","PayPal"].
How much leverage does IG Markets offer?
Retail clients at IG Markets can trade with leverage up to 30:1. Leverage magnifies both gains and losses, so use it with care.
What trading platforms does IG Markets support?
IG Markets offers Web Platform, Mobile Apps, MT4, ProRealTime.
Is IG Markets safe for trading?
IG Markets is regulated by FCA and ASIC among others. However, regulation protects your funds, not your trades: 70% of retail investor accounts lose money trading CFDs with this provider.
Elena Vasquez
Elena worked in compliance at an EU-regulated investment firm before turning to consumer research. She reads regulatory registers for a living and treats a broker's entity structure — which company you actually contract with, and which regulator stands behind it — as the first and most important question, not a footnote. Her reviews are careful, evidence-led and allergic to hype.
How we test
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Reviewed by Elena Vasquez, Regulation & Investor-Protection Analyst. Last updated 2026. This page is general information, not financial advice.