Trading 212 takes it, 2 criteria to 1.
Criterion by criterion
| Criterion | Trading 212 | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Fees | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Platform | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Support | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Trader reviews | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Trust score | 7.4 | 7.4 |
The facts, side by side
| Trading 212 | IG | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 1974 |
| Headquarters | GB | GB |
| Minimum deposit | 1 | 250 |
| Maximum leverage | 30:1 | 200:1 |
Trading 212: strongest points
- FCA-authorised UK entity, FRN 609146
- Holds the FCA permission to hold and control client money
- Authorised continuously since October 2014
IG: strongest points
- Exceptional regulatory framework across 11+ jurisdictions
- 17,000+ tradable markets
- FTSE 250 company with a 50-year track record
Full detail, licence tables and the evidence behind every number: read the Trading 212 review and the IG review. Scores are recomputed daily and this page updates with them.
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