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CFDs are complex financial instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. CFDs are complex financial instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

CFD trading

Take your CFD trading to the next level with IG UAE. Trade over 17,000 global markets using CFDs, including forex, shares, indices, commodities and more.

Start trading today. Call +971 (0) 4 5592108 or email sales.ae@ig.com. Our sales team is available from 8:00am to 6:00pm (Dubai time), Monday to Friday.

Why trade forex CFDs with IG

Trade in both market directions

The potential to benefit when prices go down, not just when they go up – unlike traditional investing.

Start big with a smaller outlay

Control larger positions than your budget would typically allow, using just a small deposit.

Trade the world from one place

Tap into thousands of global markets, including Apple shares, gold, oil and bitcoin.

What is CFD trading?

Speculate on whether an asset’s price will move up or down – without having to own the asset.

Why trade CFDs?

Access over 17,000 markets with the flexibility to go long or short, while mirroring underlying market movements. Free up your capital and trade with greater efficiency across a wide range of instruments.

How to trade CFDs

Start by opening a trading account, then identify potential trading opportunities in the market. Once you've found a suitable position to take, execute your trade and carefully monitor its performance to manage your risk and potential returns.

Trade your way

Find the right account for you; trade and invest forex, shares, indices, commodities and more

Up to 200x leverage*

  • Up to 200x leverage to start trading with minimal upfront capital*
  • Retail Clients benefit from negative balance protection meaning they can’t lose more than what was deposited into the account
  • Speculate on price changes, without having to own the underlying asset.

*Up to 200x leverage applies to Professional IG Limited (UAE) accounts and all IG International Limited accounts.**

Investment

Prefer to own assets?

  • Buy and sell over 10,000 popular shares and ETFs
  • Profit from dividends, plus gain shareholder rights
  • Pay $0 commission on all US shares up to 100 trades per month

Up to 200x leverage*

  • Up to 200x leverage to start trading with minimal upfront capital*
  • Retail Clients benefit from negative balance protection meaning they can’t lose more than what was deposited into the account
  • Speculate on price changes, without having to own the underlying asset.

*Up to 200x leverage applies to Professional IG Limited (UAE) accounts and all IG International Limited accounts.**

Investment

  • Buy and sell over 10,000 popular shares and ETFs
  • Pay $0 commission on all US shares up to 50 trades per month

Most popular CFD markets

Go long or short on 12,000+ international shares with our low margin rates

Trade a wide range of currency pairs in the world’s most-traded financial market

Use CFDs to take advantage of price movements across 80+ indices markets

Fees for trading CFDs with IG

Spread

The difference between the buy and sell price of a CFD.

Commission

Charged on share CFDs, calculated per trade.

Overnight funding

A fee for holding positions past market close.

Market data fees

Subscription fees for accessing real-time price data.

Guaranteed stop-loss order

A charge for using GSLOs, refunded if not triggered.

Download the IG app

Download the IG UAE app to trade global markets, access advanced tools and manage risk, all from your phone or tablet.

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** IG International Limited is an IG entity based in 16 Burnaby Street, Hamilton HM11, Bermuda and regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority.