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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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Why seize the moment with IG?

Trade shares on margin

Unrivalled choice

The world is yours to trade or invest. Deal on over 17,000 markets, with more added all the time, plus exclusive out-of-hours US shares.

Pay less tax on shares

24-hour trading

If you’re awake to opportunity, we’re ready and waiting. Trade FX and the major indices 24/5, putting you at the heart of global action.

Access over 12,000 shares

Weekend markets

Breaking news doesn’t take days off. Trade our unrivalled weekend offering – GBP/USD, EUR/USD, USD/JPY, global indices and more.

Extended hours on US shares

Best-in-class platforms

Keep a cool head with market-leading tech at your fingertips. Find your opportunity with price alerts, and seize it with fast, intuitive platforms and apps.

Your trading and investing partner

We’ve been making financial markets accessible for over 45 years. We’re a FTSE 250 member, with 239,000 clients across the globe.

We believe in building long-term relationships, so our business is built around wanting you to succeed. We take every measure to ensure your funds are secure – and with a market cap of £2.83 billion, we’re not going anywhere.2

Ways to trade with us

CFD trading

A financial derivative that provides a flexible way to trade the markets, with no stamp duty.3 Pro traders get direct market access on forex and shares.

Spread betting

Deal on rising or falling markets using a financial derivative, betting on which way you think the market will move. Get spreads from just 0.1% on shares and pay no tax on your profits.3

Share dealing

Buy and sell over 16,000 international stocks and ETFs, with zero commission on US equities for
active traders.4

IG Smart Portfolios

Affordable, transparent online wealth management. Start investing for your future with as little as £500.

CFDs and spread bets are leveraged products that provide greater exposure to a range of underlying markets. Leverage can amplify profits but also magnify losses.

Award-winning services

Our credentials could speak for themselves – but they don’t need to. We’ve been recognised time and time again by our industry, both for the services and the technology that we provide.

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Are you ready to strike?

We’re ready to support you, with 24/5 opportunities and exclusive weekend markets. Become the trader you want to be with IG.

Are you ready to strike?

We’re ready to support you, with 24/5 opportunities and exclusive weekend markets. Become the trader you want to be with IG.

1 Based on revenue (published financial statements, 2022)
2 Client number and market capitalisation figures correct as of May 2020.
3 Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
4 Your commissions will be determined based on your share-dealing activity. Place 3+ trades on your share dealing account in the previous month to qualify for our best commission rates.
See our full list of share dealing charges and fees.