IG: verified facts and rating
Licensed since: 2021 Checked 2026-10-30
Score breakdown
96% backed by facts · How we rank
IG against the market
The dot is the company, the line is the median of all companies in this ranking.
Commission on the reference order0%0.8%0% · median 0.5%
Asset classes (of 5)252 · median 4
Support channels (of 3)131 · median 2
IG strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Low commission on the reference order
- Member of the national investor compensation scheme
- States officially that client assets are held separately from its own
- Publishes financial reports
Cons
- Only recently licensed
All facts
| Fact | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed since | 2021 | register.fca.org.uk | 2026-10-30 |
| Investor compensation scheme | Yes | ig.com | 2026-10-30 |
| Commission on the reference order | 0% Commission: Free (UK GBP GIA, ISA, SIPP) → 0 GBP on 1,000 GBP order | ig.com | 2026-10-30 |
| Client assets held separately | Yes | ig.com | 2026-10-30 |
| Financial reports online | Yes | ig.com | 2026-10-30 |
| No account or custody fee | Yes | ig.com | 2026-10-30 |
| Asset classes (of 5) | 2 | ig.com | 2026-10-30 |
| Tax-advantaged account | Yes | ig.com | 2026-10-30 |
| Mobile app | Yes | ig.com | 2026-10-30 |
| Open an account online | Yes | ig.com | 2026-10-30 |
| Support channels (of 3) | 1 | ig.com | 2026-10-30 |
| Annual tax statement | Not verified | — |