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IG platforms and how they score

The platform score rewards choice and capability. Here is what IG provides and where it earns or loses points.

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Platforms and tools

Platforms
IG Trading Platform, MetaTrader 4, ProRealTime, TradingView
Own platform
Yes
Mobile app
Both proprietary and third-party
Browser trading
Yes
Automated trading
Yes; Expert Advisors on MT4 and automated strategies through ProRealTime/API
Copy trading
No
Indicators
100+
Third-party tools
TradingView, ProRealTime, Autochartist, Reuters
API access
Yes, REST API, streaming API and FIX for institutional clients

What this means

MetaTrader 4 remains the most widely supported platform for expert advisors. If you rely on an existing EA, this is usually the deciding factor.

TradingView integration lets you trade from charts you may already use, removing the need to run a second platform for analysis.

Questions about IG platforms

What platforms does IG offer?

IG offers IG Trading Platform, MetaTrader 4, ProRealTime, TradingView.

Can you run Expert Advisors or algorithms at IG?

Yes. IG supports automated trading, which in practice means Expert Advisors on MetaTrader or the equivalent on its other platforms.

Does IG offer copy trading?

No. IG does not offer copy trading on our record.

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