Head-to-head broker comparison

IG vs STARTRADER

A side-by-side look at IG and STARTRADERusing the data we hold on each — score, regulators, platforms, minimum deposit, spreads and leverage. Blank fields mean we have nothing verified on record, not a “no”.

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IG

Score 8.26

ASIC-regulated trading with spreads from 0.6 pips

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STARTRADER

Score 9.19

Low-spread ECN execution from 0.0 pips on institutional-grade infrastructure

IG vs STARTRADER: the short verdict

STARTRADER carries the higher overall score of the two — 9.19 against IG's 8.26. IG lists more regulators than STARTRADER (10 to 5), including ASIC, BaFin and CySEC. IG sets no minimum deposit, where STARTRADER asks for 50$. Both run on MetaTrader 4. IG additionally lists Proprietary platform and TradingView; STARTRADER lists MetaTrader 5. IG is the longer-established of the two, trading since 1974 against 2013 for STARTRADER.

Side-by-side comparison

IG compared with STARTRADER
FeatureIGSTARTRADER
Min Deposit€050$
Raw SpreadUndisclosed0.0 pips
Max LeverageVaries by jurisdiction and account typeVaries by jurisdiction and account type
RegulationsASIC, BaFin, CySEC, +7 othersASIC, FSA, FSC Mauritius, +2 others
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, Proprietary platform, +1 othersMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Islamic AccNoNo
Copy TradingNoNo
Overall rating8.269.19

This comparison is an independent directory listing, not financial advice or a recommendation. Trading forex and CFDs carries a significant risk of loss. Always verify a broker's regulatory status with the official authority before depositing.

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