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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.

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

CFD: All clients
L2 Dealer: Professional clients1

Traded in

CFD: Contracts
L2 Dealer: Lots

Commission

CFD: No commission for FX
L2 Dealer: Variable

Platforms

CFD: Web, mobile app and advanced platforms
L2 Dealer: L2 Dealer

Main benefit

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.  

All the features you need, whenever and wherever you need them.

Chart, trade, and connect with traders using real-time data and technical tools.

Trade with customisable charts and automated strategies.

Analyse markets with advanced charting, custom tools and professional insights.

Access direct market trading with full order book transparency and advanced controls.

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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.