FXTM vs IG for gold trading
Across the 22 countries we cover, FXTM scores higher in 0 and IG in 21. In 1, they are tied or neither is available. The winner depends on where you live, because each broker opens your account with a different company in each country.
Score by country
| If you live in | FXTM | IG |
|---|---|---|
| Other countries | 56 · FSC | 57 · BMA |
| United States | Not accepted | Not accepted |
| United Kingdom | Not accepted | 90 · FCA |
| EU / EEA | 56 · FSC | 90 · BaFin |
| Australia | 56 · FSC | 84 · ASIC |
| Canada | 56 · FSC | 57 · BMA |
| Singapore | 56 · FSC | 74 · MAS |
| Malaysia | 56 · FSC | 57 · BMA |
| Indonesia | 56 · FSC | 57 · BMA |
| Thailand | 56 · FSC | 57 · BMA |
| Vietnam | 56 · FSC | 57 · BMA |
| Philippines | 56 · FSC | 57 · BMA |
| India | 56 · FSC | 57 · BMA |
| Japan | 56 · FSC | 74 · JFSA |
| Hong Kong | 56 · FSC | 57 · BMA |
| UAE | 56 · FSC | 64 · DFSA |
| South Africa | 56 · FSC | 64 · FSCA |
| Kenya | 51 · CMA | 57 · BMA |
| Nigeria | 56 · FSC | 57 · BMA |
| South Korea | 56 · FSC | 57 · BMA |
| Turkey | 56 · FSC | 57 · BMA |
| Mongolia | 56 · FSC | 57 · BMA |
| Brazil | 56 · FSC | 57 · BMA |
Side by side
| Founded | 2011 | 1974 |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus | London, UK |
| Listed parent | No | LSE: IGG |
| Regulators | FCA, CMA, FSC | FCA, BaFin, ASIC, MAS, JFSA, FSCA, DFSA, BMA |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Own | MT4, TradingView, Own |
| Minimum gold order | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Swap-free account | Yes | No |
| Protection you actually get | 50 | 58 |
| Gold trading cost | Not measured yet | Not measured yet |
| Execution under stress | Not measured yet | Not measured yet |
| Money in and out | Not measured yet | Not measured yet |
| Platforms and gold conditions | 75 | 55 |
Choose FXTM if…
- Offers both MT4 and MT5.
- Swap-free account available.
- 15 years in business.
Watch out for
- Licence details come from the broker’s own pages; our register check is not finished.
Choose IG if…
- Parent company is listed (LSE: IGG), so its accounts are audited and public.
- Retail clients can be served by Tier 1 regulated companies (FCA, BaFin, ASIC, MAS, JFSA).
- In 7 of the 22 countries we cover, your account would sit with a Tier 1–2 regulated company.
- Can be traded directly from TradingView charts.
Watch out for
- Licence details come from the broker’s own pages; our register check is not finished.
- No MetaTrader 5.
- No swap-free account.
Questions
Is FXTM or IG better for gold trading?
Across the 22 countries we cover, FXTM scores higher in 0 and IG in 21. In 1, they are tied or neither is available. The winner depends on where you live, because each broker opens your account with a different company in each country.
Which is safer, FXTM or IG?
In countries without a local licence, FXTM uses Exinity Ltd (FSC). In countries without a local licence, IG uses IG International Ltd (BMA). In licensed countries, check the table: the company that holds your money decides your protection.
Do FXTM and IG both offer MT5?
FXTM: yes. IG: no.
See also
Data checked: November 2026 · CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Ratings are our opinion, based on the data and rules described in the methodology. They are not investment advice.