Trade the UK General Election
React to volatility as the UK General Election news emerges. Trade on GBP/USD, the FTSE 100 and other exclusive round-the-clock markets you won't find with other providers.
45 years of trading experience
Founded in 1974, IG has pioneered financial innovation for private individuals around the globe.
Established in 14 countries worldwide
Trade over 16,000 financial markets
Trusted by over 178,500 clients globally
You can contact us on 1800 601 799 or helpdesk.au@ig.com about opening an account. We're here 24hrs a day from 2pm Saturday to 8am Saturday (AEDT).
You can contact us on: 1800 601 1799
Experienced trader?
Tight spreads, fast execution and a team of experts on call around the clock.
New to trading?
Comprehensive education, demo account with AUD$20,000 of virtual funds, and a personal account manager for your first 90 days.
Trade CFDs on over 16,000 markets
Go long or short on FX, commodities, indices, cryptocurrencies and more with CFDs.
Start investing in shares from $8
Buy and sell over 13,000 local and international stocks on IG’s intuitive trading platform.
Low currency conversion
Our conversion cost stands at a flat rate of just 0.5%, and you won’t be charged at all if you choose to settle into multi-currency accounts.
Trading on-the-move
Discover our intuitive, natively-designed mobile and tablet apps, so you can access the markets wherever you are.
Free stock transfers
It won’t cost you a penny to transfer your existing stocks to IG, and you’ll only need to complete a short form to get started.
Collateral service
You can use your shareholdings as collateral to cover initial deposits on your CFD trades.
Award-winning products and platforms
Trade quickly and smoothly, with technology designed to ensure that your trade goes through.
- Fast, easy-to-use web platform
- Apps optimised for all devices
- Advanced platforms and charting – L2 dealer, ProRealTime and MT4
- Full suite of alerts and risk management tools
Support when you need it
Round-the-clock support
24 hours a day, from 3pm Saturday to 8am Saturday (AEDT).
Interactive education
Become a better trader whatever your level of experience with the courses and webinars on IG Academy, our free online learning hub.
Speak to other traders
Talk strategy with your peers and ask questions to IG staff on IG Community, our online space for trading discussion.
Up-to-the-minute analysis
Inform your decisions with timely dispatches from our large team of global analysts. Stay updated while trading, with in-platform Reuters and Twitter feeds.
Latest news and analysis
Live prices on popular markets
Easy account opening
You could be set up and trading in three minutes with these simple steps.
Fill in our simple online form
We’ll ask a few questions about your trading experience
Instant online verification
We can usually verify your identity immediately.
Fund your account and trade
Withdraw money easily, whenever you like.
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