IG offers a wide range of tradable assets, including over 17,000 markets across various asset classes such as forex, stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies.

The platform provides extensive educational resources through the IG Academy, catering to traders of all experience levels with courses, webinars, and articles.

IG’s trading platforms, including its mobile app and web-based platform, are highly regarded for their user-friendly design and advanced features, making trading accessible and efficient.

IG's fee structure can be complex, with various fees for different types of trades or services, which may confuse beginners.

The inactivity fee of $12 per month after two years of no trading activity could deter casual investors who do not trade frequently.

While IG offers competitive spreads, they may not be the lowest in the market, trailing behind some competitors like CMC Markets.