Invest Smarter. Pay Nothing In Fees.
UAE’s only stockbroker offering zero-fee investing on global stocks & ETFs. No hidden cost - No commissions, no FX charges.
Investors Choose Us. Here's Why.
Zero Fees
No commission, No FX charges, no custody fees. Up to 100 trades/month
10,000+
Shares & ETFs across global markets
Founded in 1974
Years of trusted market expertise
Local Presence
DSFA regulated and a local team based in the DIFC.
The Trading Platform Where Fees Don't Exist
All the fees you pay at other brokers are money that isn't working for you. We have eliminated those costs, so your investments align with your primary goal: Building Your Wealth.
Stockbroker |
Custody fees |
Commissions |
FX charges |
| IG | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swissquote | 0.15% (annual) | US – from $9 UK – £10 |
0.15% |
| Saxo Bank | 0.15% (annual) | US – from $1 UK – from £3 |
0.25% |
| IBKR | 0 | US – minimum $1 Europe – from £/€3 |
0.03% |
| Sarwa | 0 | $1 or 0.25% of order amount | $0 (on local transfers) |
IG |
Swissquote |
Saxo Bank |
IBKR |
Sarwa |
|
| Custody fees | IG: 0 |
Swissquote: 0.15% (annual) |
Saxo Bank: 0.15% (annual) |
IBKR: 0 |
Sarwa: 0 |
| Commissions | IG: 0 |
Swissquote: US – from $9 UK – £10 |
Saxo Bank: US – from $1 UK – from £3 |
IBKR: US – minimum $1 Europe – from £/€3 |
Sarwa: $1 or 0.25% of order amount |
| FX charges | IG: 0 |
Swissquote: 0.15% |
Saxo Bank: 0.25% |
IBKR: 0.03% |
Sarwa: $0 (on local transfers) |
Pricing estimates based on information obtained from official websites as of May 2025
IG's free trading is limited to 100 trades per month.
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Stocks Or ETFs Investment?
Find your investment style & see which approach fits your goals.
Stocks |
ETFs |
|
| Ideal for | Active investors who want to select specific companies | Those seeking instant diversification |
| Control | Total control over each position | Professionally fund management by the issuer |
| Time required | More research and monitoring | Simplified management approach |
| Risk profile | Focus on selected companies | Broken down by sector or popular assets |
| Entry point | Share Price | Price of one ETF share |
| IG Fees | $0 (up to 100 trades/month) | $0 (up to 100 trades/month) |
Stocks |
ETFs |
|
| Ideal for | Stocks: Active investors who want to select specific companies |
ETFs: Those seeking instant diversification |
| Control | Stocks: Total control over each position |
ETFs: Professionally fund management by the issuer |
| Time required | Stocks: More research and monitoring |
ETFs: Simplified management approach |
| Risk profile | Stocks: Focus on selected companies |
ETFs: Broken down by sector or popular assets |
| Entry point | Stocks: Share Price |
ETFs: Price of one ETF share |
| IG Fees | Stocks: $0 (up to 100 trades/month) |
ETFs: $0 (up to 100 trades/month) |
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Zero cost to open an account. Fund and invest at 0 fees.
- Free trading limited to 100 trades per month. Your capital is at risk.
- 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 is not a financial advisor, and all services are provided on an execution-only basis.
- 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.
- The information on this site is not directed at residents of the United States or Belgium, and is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person in any country or jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.
