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Alpari vs IG

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AlpariIG
Licences on a register0 of 14 of 5
RegulatorsMISA MohéliFSCAFCAFSCA ODP⚠ 1 flag
Lowest spread0.0Advertised minimum on Pro ECN; Micro from 1.50.75EUR/USD average published by IG (minimum 0.6). USD/ZAR avg 136.67 points
Commission / lot$2.5 per lotCommission as stated on the page (see quote for unit)None on FXFX and index CFDs are spread-only; share CFDs carry commission (South Africa 0.20% per side, min ZAR50 online)
Min deposit$30Micro. Standard $100, ECN $300, Pro ECN $500NoneBank transfer has no minimum, per IG ZA help centre
Max leverage1:3000ECN & Pro ECN. Micro 1:500—
PlatformsMT4, MT5MT4, TradingView, ProRealTimePlatforms named on the broker's own site
Licences stated✓ = matched on register
  • · MISA Mohéli T2023236
  • · FSCA 41393
  • ✓ FCA 195355
  • ✓ FCA 114059
  • ✓ FCA 944492
  • ✓ FSCA ODP
Regulator warningsFCA list, name matchNone foundNone found
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Regulator warning naming the firmNone foundNone found
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