Forex trading
Trade major, minor and exotic currency pairs using CFDs with competitive spreads and fast execution on our user-friendly platform.
Why trade forex CFDs with IG
Large choice of currency pairs
Access to over 80 major, minor and exotic forex pairs.
Advanced charting
Identify FX opportunities on clear, fast charts and deepen your analysis with ProRealTime.
Risk management tools
Use guaranteed stop-loss and limit orders to manage your risk.
Ways to trade forex CFDs with IG
| CFD | L2 Dealer | |
| Accessible to | All clients | Professional clients1 |
| Traded in | Contracts | Lots |
| Commission | No commission for FX | Variable |
| Platforms | Web, mobile app and advanced platforms | L2 Dealer |
| Main benefit | Go long or short | Control your orders |
Ways to trade forex CFDs with IG
Accessible to |
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| CFD: | All clients |
| L2 Dealer: | Professional clients1 |
Traded in |
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| CFD: | Contracts |
| L2 Dealer: | Lots |
Commission |
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| CFD: | No commission for FX |
| L2 Dealer: | Variable |
Platforms |
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| CFD: | Web, mobile app and advanced platforms |
| L2 Dealer: | L2 Dealer |
Main benefit |
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| CFD: | Go long or short |
| L2 Dealer: | Control your orders |
Live forex prices
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only.
What is forex trading?
It's a way to trade the price movements of currency pairs without owning the actual currencies.
Why trade forex?
Trade around the clock in a highly liquid 24/5 market, seize opportunities from currency volatility, go long or short on a wide range of 80+ currency pairs and use leverage to make your money go further, all without owning physical currencies.
How to trade forex
Choose from over 80 currency pairs, decide whether to buy or sell the base against the quote currency, set your stops and limits, open your position, monitor your trade, and close when you're ready to take your profit or loss.
What is forex trading?
It's a way to trade the price movements of currency pairs without owning the actual currencies.
Why trade forex?
Trade around the clock in a highly liquid 24/5 market, seize opportunities from currency volatility, go long or short on a wide range of 80+ currency pairs and use leverage to make your money go further, all without owning physical currencies.
How to trade forex
Choose from over 80 currency pairs, decide whether to buy or sell the base against the quote currency, set your stops and limits, open your position, monitor your trade, and close when you're ready to take your profit or loss.
Fees for trading forex CFDs with IG
Spreads
Spreads can vary depending on market conditions. It depends on volatility and liquidity.
Commission
Forex CFD trading with IG is typically commission-free. The cost is built into the spread.
Overnight funding
A small fee is charged if you hold a position overnight. This may vary for local and international markets.
Stop-loss orders
You'll be charged if you use a guaranteed stop-loss orders. The charge is refunded if the GSLO isn’t triggered.
Trade forex CFDs on these platforms
- IG Online platform
- IG Mobile app
- TradingView
- MetaTrader 4
- ProRealTime
- L2 Dealer
Choose our online platform for a seamless and lightning-fast trading experience.
Chart, trade, and connect with traders using real-time data and technical tools.
Access direct market trading with full order book transparency and advanced controls.
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1 The advertised offering is only available to individual clients capable of obtaining ‘professional’ status. This requires experience of trading or experience of working within the finance sector and net assets of $1m. Learn more about the requirements here.
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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.
- IG does not issue advice, recommendations or opinions in relation to acquiring, holding or disposing of a CFD. IG is not a financial advisor and all services are provided on an execution-only basis. This communication is not an offer or solicitation to enter into a transaction and shall not be construed as such.
- IG is a trading name of IG Limited a company registered at 2702 & 2703 Level 27, Tower 2, Al Fattan Currency House, DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. IG is authorised and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) under reference No. F001780.
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