Overview

IG Singapore gives active traders access to 13,000+ global markets via CFDs, including forex, indices, shares, commodities, and crypto, with spreads from 1 point on major indices and 0.6 pips on EUR/USD. Named Singapore's No.1 CFD broker by Investment Trends and Best CFD Broker 2025 by Global Brands Magazine, IG also runs the IG Markets investing app with $0 commission shares and 3% guaranteed annual interest on holdings. Multiple platform options include MT4, ProRealTime, TradingView, and L2 Dealer, plus free IG Academy courses for all skill levels. Backed by 50+ years of global experience and full MAS regulation since 2005, IG holds client funds in segregated trust accounts at Standard Chartered Bank and UOB.

Pros

↑Five professional platforms including MT4, ProRealTime, TradingView, and L2 Dealer
↑Access to 13,000+ global markets via CFDs with multiple platforms
↑24-hour weekday customer support with local Singapore team

Cons

↓CFD-only platform with no direct stock ownership available
↓Overnight funding charges apply for positions held past daily cutoff
↓Share CFD commissions minimum S$10 per trade higher than competitors

Key Highlights

Trading Costs
From 1 point spreads
Major indices: From 1 point spread
Forex: From 0.6 pips on major pairs
Commodities: From 0.3 spread
Share CFDs: 0.10% commission with S$10 minimum
Spreads variable based on market conditions

Assets & Markets
13,000+ global markets
90+ forex currency pairs
10,000+ share CFDs globally
30+ indices including major markets
30+ commodities metals and energies
15 major cryptocurrency CFDs
Options and futures available

Why Choose?
50+ years global experience
Established in 1974 as the world's first spread betting firm
Singapore's No.1 CFD broker (Investment Trends 2022 and 2023)
Best CFD Broker 2025 by Global Brands Magazine
313,000+ active clients and 2,000,000+ accounts worldwide
5 professional platforms: IG web/mobile, MT4, ProRealTime, TradingView, L2 Dealer

Regulation & Safety
MAS regulated since 2005
Regulated by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
Capital Markets Services Licence holder
Company Registration: 200510021K
IG Group listed on FTSE 250 (London Stock Exchange)
Client funds held in segregated trust accounts at Standard Chartered Bank and UOB
Negative balance protection for retail clients

Account Minimum
$0 minimum deposit
No minimum deposit to open account
No account maintenance fees
No inactivity fees
Start trading with any amount
Fund via PayNow, FAST, or card

Key Benefits

Trading Costs

★3.8

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Major indices: from 1 point spread
Forex: from 0.6 pips on EUR/USD (min spread)
Share CFDs: 0.10% commission with S$10 minimum per trade
Overnight funding: 2.5% admin fee for standard CFDs, 3% for mini CFDs
No deposit or withdrawal fees via PayNow and FAST
Currency conversion at 0.5%
ProRealTime: S$60/month (refunded with 4+ trades/month)

Platform And Tools

★4.6

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Multiple professional platforms available
MetaTrader 4 with Expert Advisor support
ProRealTime with sophisticated charting
TradingView integration included
Web platform with alerts and analytics
L2 Dealer for active traders
Mobile apps highly rated

Research And Analysis

★4.3

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Daily market news and analysis
Trade ideas from IG experts
Economic calendar integrated
Market sentiment indicators
Company reports and announcements
Reuters news feed integration
Free IG Academy courses

Mobile Trading

★4.4

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Award-winning iOS and Android apps
Full trading functionality on mobile
Real-time price alerts and notifications
Chart trading capabilities
One-tap trading for speed
Portfolio monitoring on the go
Push notifications for market events

Account Features

★4.2

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No minimum deposit required
Multi-currency account support
Demo account for practice
Instant verification via MyInfo
Multiple funding methods available
Flexible leverage ratios
Weekend trading on select markets

Security And Trust

★4.6

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MAS regulated since 2005 (Co. Reg. No. 200510021K)
50+ years global trading experience since 1974
FTSE 250 listed parent company (IG Group)
Client funds segregated in trust accounts at Standard Chartered Bank and UOB
Negative balance protection for retail clients
Two-factor authentication standard
Funds ring-fenced from creditors in event of insolvency

Customer Support

★4.5

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24-hour support Monday to Friday
Local Singapore support team
Phone support at +65 6390 5133
Email support responsive
Live chat available
Physical office at Battery Road
Multiple language support

Educational Resources

★4.4

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Free IG Academy with online courses, live sessions, and webinar library
Beginner to advanced levels covering markets, strategy, and risk
IG Academy mobile app for learning on the go
Regular webinars and in-person seminars
Trading strategy guides and psychology resources
Demo account with simulated funds for risk-free practice
Full glossary of trading terms

VIP Program

1IG Club Bronze

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Volume A U M	Automatic membership for all IG clients from day one No minimum trading volume required
Fee Waivers	Standard spreads from 1 point Standard commission rates No account or platform fees
Exclusive Tools	Access to all trading platforms IG Academy courses IG Club Rewards Programme access
Other Perks	24/5 client support Free demo account Refer-a-friend programme

2IG Club Silver/Gold

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Volume A U M	Based on quarterly notional trading volume Tier upgrades evaluated in real-time during the quarter Volume-based cash rebates from US$10M+ monthly notional
Fee Waivers	Volume-based cash rebates across asset classes Silver: 5% additional rebates bonus Gold: 10% additional rebates bonus
Exclusive Tools	Priority customer support Exclusive premium trading content Enhanced market insights
Other Perks	Birthday gifts (Gold tier) Points redeemable for tech gadgets and lifestyle rewards IG Club 2.0 expanded rewards catalogue

3IG Club Platinum

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Volume A U M	FX: USD100M notional value per month Shares: $5M consideration per month Indices/Commodities: $20M consideration per month
Fee Waivers	Exclusive pricing and higher volume-based rebates Improved margin rates Premium refer-a-friend: up to S$500 trading credits per referral
Exclusive Tools	Dedicated account manager Priority access to IG product and platform launches Professional platforms and API access
Other Perks	Invitations to exclusive client events and dinners Advanced educational seminars and workshops Bespoke trading solutions

41% Club (Invite Only)

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Volume A U M	By invitation only for top-tier traders Highest trading volume and engagement
Fee Waivers	Best available spreads and rebates Institutional-level pricing
Exclusive Tools	All Platinum benefits plus exclusive perks Premium support and custom solutions
Other Perks	Most exclusive rewards and experiences Top-tier status recognition

Available Tools

Trading Tools

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Paper Trading	✓
Margin Trading	✓
Zero Commission	×
Fractional Shares	×
After Hours Trading	✓

Automation

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Dca	×
Algo Trading	✓
Grid Trading	×
Trading Bots	×
Robo Advisory	×
Sentiment Analysis	✓
Social Copy Trading	×
Ai Trading Assistant	×

Advanced Tools

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Api Access	✓
Basket Trading	×
Options Strategies	×
Smart Order Routing	✓
Backtesting Capabilities	×

Portfolio Tools

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Tax Harvesting	×
Islamic Account	×
Auto Rebalancing	×
Dividend Tracker	×
Economic Calendar	✓

Detailed Information

Commission Tiers	Standard account: No volume-based tiers Active trader benefits: Monthly rebates over S$10M volume Professional client: Best institutional rates available
Trading Fees	Major indices: from 1 point spread Forex: from 0.6 pips on EUR/USD, 0.7 on USD/JPY, 0.9 on GBP/USD Share CFDs: 0.10% with S$10 minimum per trade Commodities: from 0.3 spread Crypto CFDs: variable spreads Weekend forex: from 15 points on major pairs
Financing Rates	Overnight funding charges apply for positions held past 10pm London time Forex: Tom-Next rate plus max 0.5% admin fee (0.8% for mini contracts) Standard CFDs: relevant benchmark rate plus 2.5% admin fee Mini CFDs: relevant benchmark rate plus 3% admin fee Triple swap on Wednesdays (covers weekend settlement) No overnight funding on weekend positions
Margin Interest Rate	Based on relevant benchmark rates Plus admin fee as specified Long positions pay financing Short positions may receive interest
Overnight Fees	Calculated daily at 10pm SGT cutoff Based on position size and market Formula varies by asset class Can be positive or negative
Non Trading Fees	No account opening fees No account maintenance fees No inactivity fees Account documentation fee: $50 for incomplete W-8/W-9 forms ProRealTime: S$60/month (refunded with 4+ trades/month) DMA: free for forex and shares CFDs, monthly exchange fee may apply for live DMA share prices All charges GST inclusive where applicable
Deposit Fee	PayNow: S$0 FAST transfer: S$0 Credit/debit card: 2% processing fee
Withdrawal Fee	S$0 for PayNow and FAST Bank may charge for international transfers
Currency Conversion Fee	0.5% currency conversion fee Applied when trading different currency from account base
Data Feed Fees	Real-time data feeds may require subscription Varies by market and instrument Basic quotes included free
Order Modification Fee	S$0
Vip Fee Tiers	5-tier cash rebate structure based on monthly notional volume (US$10M+) Tier 1 (US$10M): US$1/M on indices, US$1/M on FX, US$10/M on energies Tier 2 (US$25M): US$2/M indices, US$2/M FX, US$14/M energies Tier 3 (US$70M): US$3/M indices, US$5/M FX, US$18/M energies Tier 4 (US$125M): US$5/M indices, US$7/M FX, US$22/M energies Tier 5 (US$250M): US$8/M indices, US$10/M FX, US$25/M energies Rebates paid by 10th of following month

Minimum Spreads	Indices: from 1 point Forex: from 0.6 pips on EUR/USD, 0.7 on USD/JPY, 0.9 on GBP/USD Commodities: from 0.3 Spreads are variable and widen during illiquid times or major news events Tiered pricing may apply for large trade sizes
Maximum Leverage	Major indices: 20:1 (5% margin) Major forex pairs: 20:1 (5% margin retail, 2% accredited investor) Exotic/emerging forex: 10:1 to 20:1 (5% to 10% margin) Shares: variable by market Commodities: variable by instrument
Margin Call Level	1
Stop Out Level	0.5
Negative Balance Protection	Yes - for retail clients
Settlement Period	Instant for CFDs T+2 for share CFDs
Order Execution Quality	Direct market access execution No dealing desk model Fast order processing Price improvements possible Transparent execution policy

Stocks Count	10,000
Etfs Count	0
Crypto Count	15
Forex Pairs Count	80
Product Universe Overview	13,000+ markets via CFDs 80+ forex pairs: majors, minors, Australasian, Scandinavian, exotic, emerging (EMFX) 10,000+ share CFDs from global exchanges 30+ index CFDs including major global markets 30+ commodities: metals, energies, soft commodities 15 cryptocurrency CFDs Options, knock-outs, and bonds also available Weekend trading on select forex and index markets
Geographic Market Coverage	CFD access to global markets across all major regions US equities and indices European markets: UK, Germany, France, and more Asian markets including Australia, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong Weekend trading on select forex and index markets Emerging markets via EMFX pairs (INR, BRL, KRW, IDR, PHP, TWD)
Major Markets Details	US indices: S&P 500 NASDAQ Dow Jones European: FTSE 100 DAX CAC 40 Asian: Nikkei 225 Hang Seng STI Share CFDs from NYSE NASDAQ LSE SGX HKEX
Emerging Markets Details	Selected emerging market indices Limited direct access CFD exposure available
Base Currencies Supported	SGD USD GBP EUR AUD HKD

Trading Platforms Overview	Multiple professional platforms available Web-based IG Trading Platform MetaTrader 4 for algorithmic trading ProRealTime for advanced charting TradingView integration included L2 Dealer for active traders Mobile apps iOS and Android
Desktop Platform	IG Trading Platform web-based Customizable workspace Advanced charting tools One-click trading Alerts and signals Multi-monitor support Real-time analytics
Mobile App	Award-winning mobile apps iOS and Android native Full trading capabilities Chart trading enabled Push notifications Price alerts customizable Biometric login
Web Platform	Browser-based no download required Full feature parity with desktop Responsive design Secure HTTPS connection Works on all devices Auto-save workspace
Trading Tools And Features	Advanced charting package 100+ technical indicators Pattern recognition tools (Autochartist) Customisable price alerts Market scanner and trade signals Risk calculator Trade analytics tool and trading diary
Charting And Technical Analysis	TradingView charts integrated 100+ technical indicators Multiple timeframes Drawing tools extensive Chart templates saveable Multi-chart views Pattern recognition
Risk Management Tools	Stop-loss orders Take-profit orders Guaranteed stops available Trailing stops Position monitoring Margin calculator Risk-reward analysis
Order Types Available	Market orders Limit orders Stop orders Guaranteed stop-loss orders OCO orders Good-till-cancelled Fill-or-kill
Integrations And Api Access	REST API available FIX API for institutions Streaming API supported Rate limits apply (higher for institutional clients) Full developer documentation provided Developer support available
Third Party Platforms	MetaTrader 4 ProRealTime TradingView L2 Dealer
Api Rate Limits	Standard rate limits apply Higher limits for institutional clients Fair usage policy enforced
Algo Trading Support	Yes via MT4 Expert Advisors API access for custom algorithms FIX API for institutions

Customer Support Overview	24-hour support Monday to Friday Local Singapore team Multiple contact channels Responsive and helpful Award-winning service
Phone Support Hours	24 hours Monday to Friday +65 6390 5133 Account opening: 9am-6pm SGT weekdays
Live Chat Availability	24/5 available
Email Response Time	Within 24 hours typically [email protected] for new accounts
Languages Supported	English Chinese Multiple Asian languages
Local Office Presence	9 Battery Road #01-02 MYP Centre Singapore Open 8am to 5:30pm weekdays Premium desk: +65 6390 5128 / [email protected] WhatsApp support also available
Account Manager	Available for active traders Professional client service Relationship management for high volume
Educational Resources Overview	Free IG Academy with 45+ years of market expertise Online courses, live sessions, and webinar library IG Academy mobile app for learning anywhere Beginner to advanced courses covering all asset classes Strategy guides and market analysis tutorials Demo account with simulated funds for practice
Beginner Resources	Yes - Introduction to markets course Risk and reward fundamentals Platform tutorials Trading psychology basics
Webinars And Tutorials	Regular educational webinars Market outlook sessions Trading strategy workshops Platform training available
Market Analysis And Research	Daily market commentary Technical analysis from experts Fundamental analysis reports Economic calendar insights Trade ideas published regularly
Demo Account Details	Unlimited demo account Virtual funds provided Real market prices All platforms accessible Risk-free practice environment
Trading Courses	12 online courses total 7 beginner level courses 2 intermediate courses 3 advanced courses Self-paced learning
Tax Reporting Help	Basic account statements Transaction history export No specific tax advice provided Consult tax professional recommended

Regulation Overview	Regulated by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Capital Markets Services Licence holder since 2005 IG Asia Pte Ltd incorporated 2005, operations started 2006 FTSE 250 listed parent company (IG Group) 50+ years global trading history since 1974 Multiple global regulatory licences across jurisdictions
Primary Regulator	Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
License Number	Company Registration: 200510021K Capital Markets Services License
Investor Protection Scheme	Client funds held in segregated trust accounts at Standard Chartered Bank and UOB Funds never merged with IG's own money Ring-fenced from creditors in event of insolvency IG does not use client money for business activities or hedging Negative balance protection for retail clients Subject to Securities and Futures Act client money protection rules
Security Features	Two-factor authentication SSL encryption standard Secure login protocols Account activity monitoring Fraud prevention measures Regular security updates

Commission Tiers

Standard account: No volume-based tiers
Active trader benefits: Monthly rebates over S$10M volume
Professional client: Best institutional rates available

Trading Fees

Major indices: from 1 point spread
Forex: from 0.6 pips on EUR/USD, 0.7 on USD/JPY, 0.9 on GBP/USD
Share CFDs: 0.10% with S$10 minimum per trade
Commodities: from 0.3 spread
Crypto CFDs: variable spreads
Weekend forex: from 15 points on major pairs

Financing Rates

Overnight funding charges apply for positions held past 10pm London time
Forex: Tom-Next rate plus max 0.5% admin fee (0.8% for mini contracts)
Standard CFDs: relevant benchmark rate plus 2.5% admin fee
Mini CFDs: relevant benchmark rate plus 3% admin fee
Triple swap on Wednesdays (covers weekend settlement)
No overnight funding on weekend positions

Margin Interest Rate

Based on relevant benchmark rates
Plus admin fee as specified
Long positions pay financing
Short positions may receive interest

Overnight Fees

Calculated daily at 10pm SGT cutoff
Based on position size and market
Formula varies by asset class
Can be positive or negative

Non Trading Fees

No account opening fees
No account maintenance fees
No inactivity fees
Account documentation fee: $50 for incomplete W-8/W-9 forms
ProRealTime: S$60/month (refunded with 4+ trades/month)
DMA: free for forex and shares CFDs, monthly exchange fee may apply for live DMA share prices
All charges GST inclusive where applicable

Deposit Fee

PayNow: S$0
FAST transfer: S$0
Credit/debit card: 2% processing fee

Withdrawal Fee

S$0 for PayNow and FAST
Bank may charge for international transfers

Currency Conversion Fee

0.5% currency conversion fee
Applied when trading different currency from account base

Data Feed Fees

Real-time data feeds may require subscription
Varies by market and instrument
Basic quotes included free

Order Modification Fee

S$0

Vip Fee Tiers

5-tier cash rebate structure based on monthly notional volume (US$10M+)
Tier 1 (US$10M): US$1/M on indices, US$1/M on FX, US$10/M on energies
Tier 2 (US$25M): US$2/M indices, US$2/M FX, US$14/M energies
Tier 3 (US$70M): US$3/M indices, US$5/M FX, US$18/M energies
Tier 4 (US$125M): US$5/M indices, US$7/M FX, US$22/M energies
Tier 5 (US$250M): US$8/M indices, US$10/M FX, US$25/M energies
Rebates paid by 10th of following month

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