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eToro vs IG

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eToroIG
Licences on a register4 of 64 of 5
RegulatorsCySECASICFSA SeychellesMASFSRA ADGMFCAFSCAFCAFSCA ODP⚠ 1 flag
Lowest spread—0.75EUR/USD average published by IG (minimum 0.6). USD/ZAR avg 136.67 points
Commission / lot$1–$2Per stock position open/close 'may apply', depending on marketNone on FXFX and index CFDs are spread-only; share CFDs carry commission (South Africa 0.20% per side, min ZAR50 online)
Min deposit—NoneBank transfer has no minimum, per IG ZA help centre
Platforms—MT4, TradingView, ProRealTimePlatforms named on the broker's own site
Licences stated✓ = matched on register
  • ✓ CySEC 109/10
  • ✓ ASIC 491139
  • ✓ FSA Seychelles SD076
  • · MAS CMS101824
  • · FSRA ADGM 220073
  • ✓ FCA 583263
  • · FSCA 41393
  • ✓ FCA 195355
  • ✓ FCA 114059
  • ✓ FCA 944492
  • ✓ FSCA ODP
Regulator warningsFCA list, name matchNone found
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Regulator warning naming the firmNone foundNone found
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