InvestorGain adds IPO, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, New Issues & Calendars, Calendar, and Blogs coverage that Markets.com skips.
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Tool Comparison
InvestorGain vs Markets.com comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Markets.com includes Brokerage, Advanced Order Types, Copy/Social Trading, and Alerts categories that InvestorGain omits.
In depth comparison
InvestorGain
investorgain.com
India‑focused IPO & primary‑markets portal with live IPO subscription tracking, Grey Market Premium (GMP) dashboards, anchor investor allocations, and new‑issue calendars (NCDs, SGBs, rights). Provides broker reviews/comparisons and free brokerage calculators. GMP is expressly noted as based on market perception/public sources; the site states it does not work with GMP operators and content is for education/news. The business is ad/affiliate‑supported.
Categories
Platforms
WebMobile
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Live IPO GMP dashboard for mainboard & SME issues, incl. Kostak and estimated listing price (cap price + GMP).
- Real‑time IPO subscription tracker with category splits (RII, NII, QIB) for current issues.
- IPO anchor investor allocation reports by year (mainboard & SME).
- IPO performance history and GMP‑vs‑actual listing performance trackers.
- Rights issues dashboard (record date, entitlement, pricing, timelines).
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Markets.com
markets.com
A global CFD broker offering trading across web, mobile, MT4/MT5, and TradingView. Accounts come with 0% commissions and no deposit, withdrawal, or order fees — though spreads, overnight swaps, and currency conversion charges apply. Social and copy trading is enabled via Pelican Exchange Europe and through MT4/MT5 integrations. Retail leverage is capped at 1:30 depending on jurisdiction, with some regions requiring protections such as guaranteed stop-losses. Crypto CFDs are not available to UK residents.
Platforms
WebMobileDesktop
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Multi-asset CFD coverage including forex, shares, commodities, indices, ETFs, bonds, and crypto (where permitted).
- Choice of platforms: proprietary web and mobile apps, MetaTrader 4/5 desktop, and full TradingView integration.
- Built-in social and copy trading via Pelican, allowing users to follow signal providers or become one themselves, with performance-based fees.
- Risk management tools include stop-loss and take-profit orders, floating spreads, and push/SMS/email alerts for key events.
- Simple pricing structure: no commissions, account, deposit, or withdrawal fees; trading costs primarily come from spreads, swaps, and conversions.
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Where they differ
InvestorGain
Distinct strengths include:
- Live IPO GMP dashboard for mainboard & SME issues, incl. Kostak and estimated listing price (cap price + GMP).
- Real‑time IPO subscription tracker with category splits (RII, NII, QIB) for current issues.
- IPO anchor investor allocation reports by year (mainboard & SME).
- IPO performance history and GMP‑vs‑actual listing performance trackers.
Markets.com
Distinct strengths include:
- Multi-asset CFD coverage including forex, shares, commodities, indices, ETFs, bonds, and crypto (where permitted).
- Choice of platforms: proprietary web and mobile apps, MetaTrader 4/5 desktop, and full TradingView integration.
- Built-in social and copy trading via Pelican, allowing users to follow signal providers or become one themselves, with performance-based fees.
- Risk management tools include stop-loss and take-profit orders, floating spreads, and push/SMS/email alerts for key events.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | InvestorGain | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Education Unique: IPO, Buybacks & Authorizations, Secondary Offerings, New Issues & Calendars, Calendar, Blogs | Shared: Education Unique: Brokerage, Advanced Order Types, Copy/Social Trading, Alerts |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, Bonds | Currencies, Stocks, Commodities, ETFs, Bonds, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web, Mobile, Desktop |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do InvestorGain and Markets.com both support?
Both platforms cover Education workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do InvestorGain and Markets.com require subscriptions?
Both InvestorGain and Markets.com keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access InvestorGain and Markets.com?
Both InvestorGain and Markets.com support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
InvestorGain differentiates itself with Live IPO GMP dashboard for mainboard & SME issues, incl. Kostak and estimated listing price (cap price + GMP)., Real‑time IPO subscription tracker with category splits (RII, NII, QIB) for current issues., and IPO anchor investor allocation reports by year (mainboard & SME)., whereas Markets.com stands out for Multi-asset CFD coverage including forex, shares, commodities, indices, ETFs, bonds, and crypto (where permitted)., Choice of platforms: proprietary web and mobile apps, MetaTrader 4/5 desktop, and full TradingView integration., and Built-in social and copy trading via Pelican, allowing users to follow signal providers or become one themselves, with performance-based fees..
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Curation & Accuracy
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