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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.

If you see opportunity where others don’t, we’ll help you seize it when others can’t. Discover the unique benefits of trading with the world’s No.1.1

Why seize the moment with IG?

Trade shares on margin

Unrivalled choice

The world is yours to trade. Deal on over 17,000 markets, with more added all the time, plus exclusive out-of-hours US shares.

Pay less tax on shares

24-hour trading

If you’re awake to opportunity, we’re ready and waiting. Trade FX and the major indices 24/5, putting you at the heart of global action.

Access over 12,000 shares

Weekend markets1

Breaking news doesn’t take days off. Trade our unrivalled weekend offering – GBP/USD, EUR/USD, USD/JPY and global indices.

Extended hours on US shares

Best-in-class platforms

Keep a cool head with market-leading tech at your fingertips. Find your opportunity with price alerts, and seize it with fast, intuitive platforms and apps.

Your trading partner

We’ve been making financial markets accessible for over 50 years. We’re a FTSE 250 member, authorised and regulated by the DFSA, with 313,000 clients across the globe.

We believe in building long-term relationships, so our business is built around wanting you to succeed. We take every measure to ensure your funds are secure – and with a market cap of 2.83 billion, we’re not going anywhere.3

Ways to trade with us

Margin trading (CFDs)

Made for traders who want to take advantage of rising and falling markets, and suitable for hedging existing portfolio. Pro traders get direct market access on forex and shares.

Stock trading

Buy and sell US, UK, German and Irish shares. You can pick from over 10,000 different companies on our stock trading platform and hold these for as long as you like.

Our margins

Minimum professional margin Leverage equivalent Minimum retail margin Leverage equivalent
Major Forex 0.45% 222:1 3.33% 30:1
Major Indices 0.45% 222:1 5% 20:1
Gold 0.45% 222:1 5% 20:1
Oil 1.35% 74:1 10% 10:1
Other commodities 1.35% 74:1 10% 10:1
Cryptocurrencies 18% 5.55:1 50% 2:1
Shares 4.5% 22.2:1 20% 5:1

Want to know more about what trading with us will cost you?

Award-winning services

Our credentials could speak for themselves – but they don’t need to. We’ve been recognised time and time again by our industry, both for the services and the technology that we provide.

ForexBrokers is compensated by IG for marketing*

Are you ready to strike?

We’re ready to support you, with 24/5 opportunities and exclusive weekend markets. Become the trader you want to be with IG.

*Demo accounts are only available for CFD trading.

Are you ready to strike?

We’re ready to support you, with 24/5 opportunities and exclusive weekend markets. Become the trader you want to be with IG.

*Demo accounts are only available for spread betting and CFD trading.

Are you ready to strike?

We’re ready to support you, with 24/5 opportunities and exclusive weekend markets. Become the trader you want to be with IG.

Are you ready to strike?

We’re ready to support you, with 24/5 opportunities and exclusive weekend markets. Become the trader you want to be with IG.

Are you ready to strike?

We’re ready to support you, with 24/5 opportunities and exclusive weekend markets. Become the trader you want to be with IG.

Are you ready to strike?

We’re ready to support you, with 24/5 opportunities and exclusive weekend markets. Become the trader you want to be with IG.

1 Based on revenue (published financial statements, 2023)
2 The word weekend on this page refers to the days Saturday and Sunday.
3 Client number and market capitalisation figures correct as of May 2020.
* Trusted" and "Award-winning”, #1 Overall Broker, #1 Mobile App, #1 Trust Score, #1 Education, #1 Web Platform are accolades presented to IG on January 23, 2024, during the ForexBrokers.com 2024 Annual Awards. Accolades were awarded by the ForexBrokers.com research team based on demonstrated excellence in categories considered important to investors, traders, and consumers. Click here to learn about how they rate brokers.