CFD trading fees and charges
See all CFD trading fees and charges across markets. View spreads, commission, overnight funding and other costs for each market.
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The definition of common CFD fees
- Spreads
- Commission
- Overnight funding
- Stop-loss orders
- Currency conversion
- Real-time data
- The difference between buy (offer) and sell (bid) prices quoted for an asset.
- The spread can vary depending on market conditions and liquidity.
- The charge levied by an investment broker for making trades on your behalf.
- Commission is normally built into the spread cost.
- You'll be charged a daily interest fee if you hold a position overnight.
- Rates may vary depending on the market and your position type.
- A fee applies when you have a guaranteed stop attached to your position.
- You only pay this fee if the guaranteed stop is triggered.
- Fee applies when trading in a different currency.
- This applies when your account currency differs from the instrument currency
- Accessing live market data for specific instruments might require a subscription.
- Real-time data provides current market prices and trading information
IG UAE CFD costs per market
MT4 CFD costs per market
Extra services and third-party costs
Direct market access (DMA)
Free for forex and share CFDs, but a monthly fee applies for accessing live DMA prices for some shares
Live price data fees
Monthly fee applies for live share prices when accessing live share prices from an exchange
ProRealTime charts
Monthly fee applies for live share prices when accessing live share prices from an exchange
Account documentation fee
A fee applies for incomplete tax documentation when trading US stocks
Currency conversion charge
0.5% fee applies for CFD trades in a currency different from your account’s base currency
GST
All charges include VAT where applicable
FAQs about IG UAE CFD costs
Are fees fixed or do they vary?
Spreads
Forex: Varies with market liquidity - as low as 0.8 points in liquid markets, widening with market conditions up to our maximum cap
Stock indices: Tighter during market hours (e.g., 1 point on FTSE 100), wider for out-of-hours trading
Standard contracts offer our tightest spreads; mini and micro contracts have wider spreads
Commission
Varies by stock's host country and your account type:
CFDs: UK shares: 0.1% (large caps), 0.25% (midcaps), 0.35% (small caps)
See product details for all share CFD commissions
Overnight funding
Shares/indices: Calculated using relevant interbank rate
Forex: Calculated using tom-next rate
Commodities/volatility indices: Based on two nearest futures prices
All rates change daily, varying the funding fee
Mini/micro CFD contracts subject to higher funding rates
Is there a currency conversion charge?
Yes, when trading CFDs in non-base currencies. Default setting is 'instant conversion' (foreign profits automatically converted; funding, commission and dividends factored in before account credit). Standard charge is 0.5%.
Are there any account fees?
No, we won't charge you any fees to maintain your account.
What are the main CFD trading fees?
The main fees are spreads (or commission for shares), overnight funding if you hold positions overnight, and currency conversion if trading in different currencies.
How much do CFD trades cost?
Costs vary by market.
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Disclaimers
- CFDs are complex 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. Professional Clients can lose more than they deposit.
- The value of shares and ETFs bought through an IG stock trading account can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and take care to manage your exposure.
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