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Fusion Markets vs IG 2026
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Fusion Markets and IG across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and more.
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Fusion Markets vs IG: Our Analysis
Overall Verdict
With an overall score of 83.7/100 vs 77/100, IG edges out Fusion Markets by 6.7 points. This moderate gap suggests IG has an edge in several key areas.
Trading Costs
On the EUR/USD pair, Fusion Markets offers an average spread of 0.02 pips with a $4.50 round-turn commission, while IG comes in at 0.60 pips commission-free. Fusion Markets offers tighter pricing on EUR/USD. Minimum deposit is $0 at Fusion Markets and $0 at IG.
Regulation & Safety
Fusion Markets holds 3 regulatory licenses with a highest tier of Tier 1 (ASIC), while IG has 6 licenses at Tier 1 (FCA, ASIC, BaFin). IG has more regulatory licenses overall.
Platform Comparison
Fusion Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, Fusion+ — uniquely offering MT5, cTrader, TradingView, Fusion+ which IG does not have. IG supports MT4, IG Trading Platform, with exclusive access to IG Trading Platform. Fusion Markets provides a wider platform selection.
Who Should Choose Which?
Fusion Markets suits cost-conscious traders, while IG is better for beginners seeking education, traders who want advanced tools, traders who prioritize safety, traders wanting a wide instrument range. If copy trading matters, Fusion Markets has the edge. Both brokers offer demo accounts, so you can test each before committing real funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on our testing, IG scores higher overall at 83.7/100 compared to Fusion Markets's 77/100. However, "better" depends on your priorities — Fusion Markets may be superior in specific categories like trading costs.
Fusion Markets offers tighter spreads with an average EUR/USD spread of 0.02 pips, compared to 0.60 pips at IG. Check our detailed comparison table above for GBP/USD and USD/JPY spreads as well.
IG scores higher for regulation and trust at 98/100, holding licenses from FCA, ASIC, BaFin. Fusion Markets scores 68/100 with ASIC.
For beginners, IG is the stronger choice with an education and research score of 85/100. It offers structured trading courses, webinars, and a free demo account. Fusion Markets scores 58/100 for education.
Yes, there is no restriction on having accounts with both Fusion Markets and IG simultaneously. Many experienced traders maintain accounts with multiple brokers to take advantage of each broker's strengths — for example, using one for its lower spreads on majors and another for its wider instrument range or better platform features.
Reviewed by
Neil CNeil C is a financial markets analyst and forex trading specialist with over 10 years of experience evaluating broker platforms, trading conditions, and regulatory frameworks. He has personally tested accounts with dozens of brokers and brings a data-driven methodology to every review.
Last updated: April 2026