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Admirals (Admiral Markets) vs IG: which broker is better in 2026?

We compare Admirals (Admiral Markets) and IG — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, IG edges ahead (4.1/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.

Side-by-side comparison

CriteriaAdmirals (Admiral Markets)IG
Overall score 3.9 4.1
Regulation & safety 4.0 4.5
Fees & deposit 3.5 3.5
Platform & assets 4.0 4.5
User support 4.0 4.0
Trust score78/10085/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Admirals platform/appProprietary web platform, Mobile app, MetaTrader 4 (in some markets)
Fee modelSpread + commission varies; competitiveSpread & commission model varies per product — details not yet verified

Pros & cons

Admirals (Admiral Markets)
  • Tier-1 multi-jurisdiction regulation (FCA/ASIC/CySEC) + a track record since 2001
  • Full MT4/MT5 + strong educational material
  • Multi-asset coverage (forex, CFDs, ETFs, bonds)
  • Spread is not the cheapest in the raw ECN class
  • Product availability differs per entity
  • Leverage is high-risk
IG
  • Very strong regulation — supervised by the FCA & a FTSE 100 public company (high financial transparency from public-company duties)
  • One of the oldest & largest providers (since 1974) with 19,000+ markets
  • Mature platforms: proprietary web + mobile app + MT4 in some markets
  • Leveraged products (CFDs/spread betting) remain high-risk regardless of strong regulation
  • Spreads/fees aren't always the cheapest compared to low-cost ECN brokers
  • Product availability & regulatory entity differ per country — verify which serves your region

Regulation at a glance

Admirals (Admiral Markets)

Admirals (Admiral Markets) — regulated by the FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), ASIC (Australia), EFSA (Estonia), JSC (Jordan). Related to a group publicly listed on Nasdaq Tallinn.

IG

Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, a FTSE 100 constituent — high financial transparency due to public-company obligations.