CFDs are leveraged. Most retail traders lose money, and you can lose more than you deposit.
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FBS vs IG

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FBSIG
Licences on a register1 of 24 of 5
RegulatorsCySECFSC BelizeFSCAFCAFSCA ODP⚠ 1 flag
Lowest spread0.7'Spreads from'0.75EUR/USD average published by IG (minimum 0.6). USD/ZAR avg 136.67 points
Commission / lot$0'Trading commission 0'None on FXFX and index CFDs are spread-only; share CFDs carry commission (South Africa 0.20% per side, min ZAR50 online)
Min deposit$5'Deposit from'NoneBank transfer has no minimum, per IG ZA help centre
Max leverage1:3000'Leverage up to'—
PlatformsMT4, MT5Platforms named on the broker's own siteMT4, TradingView, ProRealTimePlatforms named on the broker's own site
Licences stated✓ = matched on register
  • ✓ CySEC 331/17
  • · FSC Belize 4077102
  • · 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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