Futures trading
Make your longer-term positions more cost-effective by trading CFDs on futures. Speculate on exclusive 24/71 indices, popular global commodities and selection of bonds.
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.
Transparent pricing
Know your costs for longer-term trades up front, with no overnight funding fees
Deep internal liquidity
Ensure best execution – even as contracts near expiry – thanks to liquidity from large internal flows
Round-the-clock dealing
Trade more 24/7 indices1 markets with IG than with any other provider
Award-winning technology2
Trade from our web-based, mobile app and third-party platforms
Huge selection of markets
Access index, commodity and bond futures from one account
Go long or short
Find opportunities whether markets are rising or falling
Discover our futures markets
- Index futures
- Commodity futures
- Bond futures
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Find a futures market
Choose from over 80 indices or our huge range of commodity and bond futures.
Ways to trade futures with us
Trade futures in the UAE with CFDs. You’ll be speculating on the underlying market price, without entering the futures contract yourself.
Here are the key benefits of CFD trading:
| CFD trading | |
| Main features | Trade with leverage – open a position with a deposit, with losses and profits calculated on the full trade size |
| Accessible to | All clients |
| Traded in | Contracts |
| Commission | No commission on future CFDs and the charges are included in the spread. Other fees and charges may apply. |
| Platforms | Web platform, mobile trading app and MT4 |
| Learn more |
Note: CFD trading involves high risk. That’s because leverage can magnify both your profits and your losses as they’ll be based on the full exposure to the trade, not just the initial margin deposit required to open it. This means losses as well as profits could far outweigh your margin, so always ensure you’re trading within your means and take steps to manage your risk.
What are futures?
Futures are contracts that enable traders to lock in the current market price, without exchanging the asset until a predetermined future date.
When you trade with us, you’ll be taking a position on an underlying futures price using CFDs.
How do I trade futures?
- Understand how futures trading works
- Create an IG trading account
- Place your first trade
- Monitor and close your position
Benefits of futures trading
- Take your capital further with leverage
- Access a huge range of markets
- Capitalise on rising and falling prices
- Hedge existing exposure
- Get better execution with our deep internal liquidity
Costs and details
Our futures markets are designed to replicate the pricing and expiry dates of an underlying contract.
See our costs and details below.
- CFD futures
| Value of one contract (standard) |
Market hours(UK time*) | Dealing spread | Margin requirement (retail) |
|
| FTSE 100 Futures | £10 | 7am – 9pm | 4 | 5% |
| All other times | 8 | |||
| Wall Street Futures | $10 | 8am - 9pm | 6 | 5% |
| 9.15pm - 9.20pm | 16.2 | |||
| 10pm - 11pm | 16.2 | |||
| All other times | 10 | |||
| Oil – US Crude | $10 (cents/barrel) |
24 hours(except 10pm – 11pm) | 6 | 10% |
| Gold | $100 (100 troy oz) |
24 hours(except 10pm – 11pm) | 0.6 | 5% |
| Treasury Bond (Decimalised) |
$10 | 11.30pm – 10pm | 4 | 20% |
Want to take a smaller position? Trade our mini futures contracts for indices, commodities and bonds. They work in the same way as full-sized futures, with the same benefits.
*International times may vary.
Open a futures trading account in minutes
Demo accounts are only available for CFD trading.
Open a futures trading account in minutes
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app*
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With more than 45 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
*Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.
Demo accounts are only available for CFD trading.
Open a futures trading account in minutes
Open a futures trading account in minutes
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app*
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With more than 45 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
*Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.
Get the latest futures news
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Trade futures with a CFD trading account
It's free to open an account and there's no obligation to fund or trade.
Trade futures with a CFD trading account
It's free to open an account and there's no obligation to fund or trade.
Trade futures with a CFD trading account
It's free to open an account and there's no obligation to fund or trade.
Trade futures with a CFD trading account
It's free to open an account and there's no obligation to fund or trade.
FAQs
How does IG ensure deep liquidity on futures markets?
Futures are a highly liquid market, but there are times when this isn’t the case. Our CFD futures markets, however, remain highly liquid at all times thanks to our large number of clients and our technology – ensuring best execution even on larger trades.
For our CFDs on commodity and bond futures, the last trading day may not be the same as the underlying exchange-traded contract. As these futures approach their expiry date, the market can become illiquid – because most traders will have already closed or rolled over their contract to avoid physical settlement. Spreads often widen as a consequence.
By having our contracts expire slightly earlier than in the underlying, we ensure you receive the best price that we can offer.
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124/7 excludes the hours from 10pm Friday to 8am Saturday (UK time), and 20 minutes just before the weekday market opens on Sunday night. International times may vary.
2Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.
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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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