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Pepperstone vs IG Markets

Pete's Quick Take:

"Pepperstone wins for raw spreads and TradingView execution; IG wins for UK spread betting market depth."

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PLATFORM A
Pepperstone

Pepperstone

4.7 / 5.0

"Our top pick for dedicated Forex traders"

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PLATFORM B
IG Markets

IG Markets

4.9 / 5.0

"The gold standard for UK spread betting and CFDs"

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Technical Comparison Matrix

Feature ParameterPepperstoneIG Markets
Spreads Model0.0 pips (Razor)0.6 pips
Minimum Deposit£200£0
RegulationFCA UK (FSCS £85k)FCA UK (FSCS £85k)
Category FocusForexStocks
Platforms SupportedMT4, MT5, TradingView, Pepperstone WebIG Platform, MT4, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer, TradingView
Spread Betting Tax-FreeNo (CFDs Only)Yes (UK Residents)
TradingView IntegrationDirect Native TradingDirect Native Trading
Execution ModelNo Dealing Desk / ECNNo Dealing Desk / ECN

Pepperstone Key Highlights

Top Strengths:
  • Ultra-low spreads
  • Superior cTrader support
  • Lightning-fast execution

IG Markets Key Highlights

Top Strengths:
  • Founded in 1974 (London)
  • FCA regulated & FTSE 250 listed
  • Massive range of 17,000+ markets
  • Best-in-class proprietary platform