Head-to-Head Comparison

IG vs Swissquote Capital

Complete side-by-side comparison based on verified data from official sources. See which broker offers better trading conditions for your needs.

IG

FCA

Est. 1974

Score

2:2

Swissquote Capital

CySEC

Est. 1996

Quick Summary

IG (established 1974) and Swissquote Capital (established 1996) are both regulated forex and CFD brokers. Swissquote Capital offers tighter spreads starting from 0 pips, compared to IG's 0.6 pips. Both brokers offer similar maximum leverage of 200:1. Swissquote Capital has a lower minimum deposit requirement of $1000.

Trading Conditions

Feature

Swissquote Capital

Min. Spread

0.6 pips

0 pips

Min. Deposit

$1000

Max Leverage

200:1

30:1

Execution

Market Maker / DMA

Hybrid

Instruments

18000+

400+

Founded

1974

1996

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Cyprus

Regulation & Licensing

IG

FCA(195355)

United Kingdom

BaFin(148759)

Germany/EU

BMA(54833)

Bermuda

Swissquote Capital

CySEC(422/22)

Cyprus

Platforms & Features

Feature

Swissquote Capital

Platforms

IG Online Platform, MetaTrader 4, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer, MetaTrader 5

MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Advanced Trader

Copy Trading

VPS Hosting

Neg. Balance Protection

Islamic Account

Demo Account

Server Infrastructure

Metric

Swissquote Capital

Total Servers

Total Endpoints

Countries

Hosting Providers

IG Knowhow Limited

Amazon/AWS, Iptp LLC, M247 LTD

Account Types

IG

CFD Trading

Spread: 0.6 pipsMin: $300Lev: 200:1

Spread Betting

Spread: 0.6 pipsMin: $0Lev: 30:1

Swissquote Capital

Standard

Spread: 1.7 pipsMin: $1000Lev: 30:1

Premium

Spread: 1.4 pipsMin: $10000Lev: 30:1

Prime

Spread: 1.1 pipsMin: $50000Lev: 30:1

Professional

Spread: 0 pipsMin: $10000Lev: 500:1Comm: $5/lot

Verdict: IG vs Swissquote Capital

Based on our verified data analysis, both brokers are evenly matched across our comparison criteria. Your choice should depend on your specific trading priorities.

Choose Swissquote Capital if you prioritize the tightest possible spreads. Choose Swissquote Capital for a lower entry barrier.

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Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.