Get-started hub
It all starts here. Discover everything you need to set up your account and start trading with us.
Start trading today. For account opening enquiries call 1800 601 799 between 9am and 6pm (AEDT) weekdays, or email newaccounts.au@ig.com.
Contact us: 1800 601 799
Start trading today. For account opening enquiries call 1800 601 799 between 9am and 6pm (AEDT) weekdays, or email newaccounts.au@ig.com.
Contact us: 1800 601 799
Quick how-to guides
Watch these quick tutorials to learn everything you need to know about funding and trading on your account:
How to trade on the IG platform
How to fund your account
How to trade on the IG app
How to fund on the iOS app
How to fund on the Android app
Join our live orientation sessions
We regularly host a new client orientation webinar to run you through everything you need to get started, from setting up your account right down to making your first trade. Click the button below to take part in the next session.
Setting up your account
How to easily address any remaining requirements from your application.
Complete the application form
You only need a few minutes to fill in the application form to create your account.
We'll ask you about your personal details, your financial circumstance, and your previous trading history.
We require these to help us meet regulatory requirements and ensure our products are suitable for you. Rest assured this information is for IG's use only, and not shared with third-parties.
Appropriateness assessment
To ensure our products are suitable for your trading, we require that all our clients complete a quiz to assess thier trading knowledge.
The short quiz is made up of a set of multi-choice questions and will only take a few minutes to complete. If you haven't completed it already, you'll find the quiz in myIG here.
To support you in developing your trading knowledge we offer a range of resources including IG Academy and educational content.
Upload documents
We can typically complete ID verification as part of your application process - you'll be notified if we require any further information to activate your account.
Access our verification portal to upload your documents.
Become a better trader
We want to see all our clients succeed. In fact, our business model is built around it. To support your trading journey, we’ve put tools and resources at your disposal to help you find and seize your next opportunity.
Trade analytics
Explore your trading data, track your trades and analyse your performance directly in My IG. The trade analytics tool will help you identify where to minimise mistakes and build on successes.
Trading plan
A well-defined plan that helps you understand your goals, manage your risk and track your performance is crucial for staying strategic, not emotional. Learn how to create a comprehensive trading plan that you can stick to.
Risk management
Learn why risk management is the cornerstone of strategic trading, how to effectively manage risk with stop-losses, and how to set limit orders to automatically take profits if the market moves in your favour.
Trading inspiration
From indices to commodities to crypto, forex and more, stay up to date with the latest happenings in the markets with insightful commentary from our expert analysts.
Explore our platform features
Alerts
Charts
Insight suite
Security
Watchlist
TipRanks
Trade on the move
Never miss an opportunity with our award-winning mobile app1.
On iOS devices, the app will operate on the iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
For Android, the app is compatible with smartphones or tablets with an operatiing system of 4.0.3 or above.
1 Best Finance App as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.