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Start trading online with Australia’s No.1 CFD provider 1
- Forex, indices, shares, commodities, crypto, and more
- Trade 24/7 on unrivalled weekend markets incl. GBP/USD, EUR/USD, USD/JPY, global indices etc. 2
- Easy-to-use platforms
With CFDs, you can lose more than you deposit, you do not have ownership in the underlying asset, and you may be subject to margin close-outs if you do not maintain sufficient margin.
More than a trading platform
We support you at every stage of your journey
IG Academy
Access education for any and all experience levels. Free online courses, webinars, seminars, and video tutorials.
Round-the-clock support
Available 24 hours a day Monday to Sunday, except from 7am to 5pm Saturdays (AEST). Access live chat and support team members for 1-2-1 calls.
Easy-to-use app
Our trading platforms and mobile app are designed to be user-friendly and straightforward.
Exclusive trading hours and pricing
Exclusive 24/7 2 pricing on key global indices and GBP/USD through weekend trading. Extended hours on more than 70 key US stocks. 3
Latest news and expert analysis
Stay informed with the latest critical news and expert analysis i Get news and commentary from market experts and senior financial analysts, directly on our platform. to heighten market awareness.
Everything in one place
Trade and invest in thousands of instruments; utilise algorithmic i With us, you can trade with algorithms through our partnerships with cutting-edge platforms including ProRealTime and MetaTrader 4 (MT4), as well as with our native APIs. and leveraged i Leverage is available via CFDs. When trading CFDs, the provider will only ask for a fraction of the total value of your position as margin; the rest is effectively lent to you by the provider. trading; exclusive MT4 add-ons.
Trade your way
Find the right account for you
Speculate on price changes, without having to own the underlying asset. Go long or short, depending on where you think the market will go.
Using leverage can magnify profits but also amplify losses.
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0% commission on domestic and international shares and ETFs on a share trading account (0.7% FX fee applies to international trades). Conditions apply 4
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Trade seamlessly
On our user-friendly and award-winning platforms 6
Our comprehensive online platform keeps you in control with alerts, signals, and trading analytics supplementing your strategy.
Learn moreUsing ProRealTime, MetaTrader 4 (MT4) or L2 Dealer? Looking for advanced charting or automated trading i Automated trading is the use of algorithms for making trade orders. ? Trade with IG and enjoy exclusive add-ons.
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Equip yourself for success
With powerful trading tools
Trading alerts
- Immediate economic event reaction: set alerts and reminders on our economic calendar
- React instantly to email, SMS and push notifications
- Get price change alerts when your market moves
Algorithmic trading
- Trade with algorithms through our partnerships with platforms including ProRealTime and MetaTrader 4, as well as with our native APIs
- Trade according to data and pattern recognition
- Set up automated i Automated trading is the use of algorithms for making trade orders. buy and sell orders
Trade analytics tool
Improve your trading outcomes by exploring your trading statistics, tracking your trades and analysing your performance directly on our platform.
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Trading charts
- Enhance your analysis with 32 customisable indicators and 19 drawing tools
- Benefit from HTML5 technology and watch market developments in real time
- Keep your charts informed with a curated news and analysis feed , plus trade directly from your charts for optimum reaction speed
Trading signals
- Get concise market analysis at a glance with an in-platform panel providing key metrics
- Maximise your time efficiency with continuous analysis done for you
- View entry and exit points, support and resistance levels, plus confidence levels for each signal delivered by third party providers
Risk management tools
Using stop losses or limit orders can help you define the level you'd like your trade executed at so you can manage unfavourable market movements.
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Guaranteed stop
Attach a guaranteed stop to your position, and it’ll always be closed out at exactly the price you specified. You’ll only pay for your stop if it’s triggered.
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Everything you need, in one place
An award-winning platform is just the start
An award-winning platform is just the start
IG Newsroom
- The breaking news you need, when you need it
- Keep up to date with market movements
- See the latest critical news directly on our platform
Education and Community
- IG Academy and Community
- Access to the thoughts and opinions of expert traders
- Webinars, seminars, educational videos and interactive forums
Round-the-clock support
- Live chat, one to one calls, and round-the-clock support via phone and email
- Specialist support team members
- We support you at every step
Tools and data analysis
- Powerful, data-driven analysis tools: trading alerts, signals, algorithmic i With us, you can trade with algorithms through our partnerships with cutting-edge platforms including ProRealTime and MetaTrader 4 (MT4), as well as with our native APIs. trading and intuitive charts
- Use guaranteed stops, stop loss limits, and built-in risk protection to always stay in control
Try our demo account
Test your trading skills and backtest your strategy, without pressure
- A$20,000 virtual funds
- Simulates a live trading environment
- Access exclusive education content
Note that there are key differences between the functionality of Demo and Live accounts to be aware of. Find full details here.
Try demo accountAlways transparent
- Open an account, with no hidden costs
- No account management fees, ever
- Trade with spreads from 0.6 points for CFDs on key FX pairs, from 1 point for CFDs on major indices, and 0.3 points for CFDs on commodities
- 0% commission on domestic and international shares and ETFs on a share trading account (0.7% FX fee applies to international trades). Conditions apply 4
Our foundations
- Established and trusted: FTSE 250 listed 7
- Join an experienced market leader: 1 50 years’ trusted experience
- Always be informed: direct access to expert analysis and IG’s latest news
- IG Academy: acquire vital knowledge and crucial skills
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1. Number 1 in Australia by primary relationships, CFDs & FX, Investment Trends November 2023 Leveraged Trading Report.
2. 24/7 means all week apart from ten hours from 10pm Friday to 8am Saturday (UK time), and 20 minutes just before the market opens on Sunday.
3. There are 10 hours of no trading, depending on the asset class being traded. For more details refer to the section on when can you trade out-of-hours.
4. $0 commission applies to clients who trade on the IG share trading account and opt for the default setting of ‘instant currency conversion’. Clients who choose to convert currencies manually will pay commission of 2 cents per share with a minimum charge of $10 on US stocks and, for European markets, we charge £10 / €10 per trade or 0.1%, whichever is higher. Other fees and charges may apply, please see our share trading cost and charges page.
5. Active Investor and Trader categories
6. Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider, Best Platform for the Active Trader and Best Online Stockbroker as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2025.
7. IG Australia is part of IG Group Holdings Plc, a member of the FTSE 250.