ETF trading and investing
Trade, buy and invest in global ETFs on our market-leading platform with competitive rates and professional tools.
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.
Why trade and invest in ETFs with IG
Diversification
Trade entire markets, sectors and regions in a single transaction, gaining exposure to multiple assets efficiently.
Australian and international ETFs
Access over 10,000 ETFs and shares from our award-winning platform¹.
No commission fee
Buy and sell international US listed ETFs with zero commission.
What is ETF trading and investing?
ETF trading and investing involves buying exchange-traded funds that track indices, sectors and commodities. Each ETF represents a basket of assets, allowing you to access entire markets in a single transaction.
Why trade and invest in ETFs?
Access entire markets with one position, target specialised sectors and capitalise on market movements across diversified assets. ETFs offer efficient exposure with lower costs than building individual positions.
How to buy, trade and invest in ETFs
Create an IG account to access ETFs aligned with your investment goals. Use our platform to execute trades, monitor performance with real-time data, and adjust positions as needed.
Access world-class ETF providers
Trade ETFs created by these leading investment companies.
iShares by BlackRock
BlackRock manages the world's largest ETF lineup, providing access to global markets, diverse sectors and multiple asset classes through their cost-effective index funds.
Vanguard
Vanguard pioneered low-cost investing and now offers a comprehensive range of ETFs that track major US and international indices, bond markets and specialised sectors.
Invesco
Invesco offers innovative ETFs across equities, fixed income, commodities and smart beta strategies. This helps target specific market themes, sectors and investment outcomes.
ETF CFDs vs ETF trading vs ETF investing
| Feature | ETF CFDs | ETF trading (non-leveraged) | ETF investing (non-leveraged) |
| Ownership | No | Yes | Yes |
| Leverage | Yes | Yes | No |
| Short selling | Yes | No | No |
| Timeframe | Short-term | Short- to medium-term | Long-term |
| Approach | Speculative | Active | Passive |
| Dividends | No | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Spread, commission, overnight funding | Commission (if applicable) | Typically lower costs due to fewer transactions |
| Risk level | Higher | Moderate | Lower |
| Flexibility | Higher | Moderate | Lower |
Fees for buying and trading ETFs with IG
Commission
This is the cost to buy or sell ETFs. It varies by market and trading activity.
Foreign exchange
This is the cost for converting currencies. It applies when trading international markets.
Possible risks of trading ETFs
Currency risk
International ETFs may expose you to currency fluctuations if not currency-hedged.
Liquidity considerations
Lower trading volumes in some ETFs can affect your entry and exit prices.
Investment risk
ETFs are typically high-risk investments suitable for those who can accept significant losses.
Tracking accuracy
ETF performance may sometimes deviate from its underlying benchmark.
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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.
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