We are always transparent with our charges, so you know what costs you may incur when you trade with us
Start trading today. For account opening enquiries call 1800 601 799 between 9am and 6pm (AEST) weekdays, or email newaccounts.au@ig.com.
Australian shares Commission per trade |
$0 commission per trade |
International shares
Location | Commission per trade (0.7% FX fee applies)* |
US | Free |
UK | Free |
Germany | Free |
Ireland | Free |
* $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.
Trading by phone incurs the following rates:
Location | Minimum charge |
Australia | $50 / 0.1% (incl GST) |
US | US$50 / 2 cents per share |
UK | £40 / 0.1% |
Germany | €50 / 0.1% |
Ireland | €50 / 0.1% |
For relevant transactions, we will convert currencies at the time of execution based on the best available bid / offer exchange rates, plus a spread of just 0.7%.*
Consolidate your shareholdings by transferring any existing stocks to your IG account for free.
See our share transfers page for more.
Transaction |
Fee |
Standard bank transfer | Free |
Same-day bank transfer | $15* with a minimum requirement of $2000 (withdrawals in other currencies may have other charges) |
International bank transfer | $15* or equivalent in local currency for withdrawals |
Additional services** | $150* |
Account documentation fee | We charge a US$50 fee on accounts which have not supplied a mandatory W-8 or W-9 form prior to the dividend ex-date of a qualifying trade on a US-incorporated stock. We do not apply this fee to accounts with up-to-date documentation or accounts which have not entered into qualifying trades. We will notify you if you have entered into a qualifying trade and need to complete a form. |
Live price data feeds | Obtaining live share prices from an exchange, whether that's to trade share CFDs or buy and sell shares via a share trading account, incurs a monthly fee*. The exchange fees are visible on the data feed options, in My IG settings. |
ProReal time charts | Subscribing to ProRealTime, an advanced charting package, costs $40* per month. This is refunded if you place four or more trades a month. We reserve the right to charge you for the service if your qualifying trades are of an extremely low value. |
Transfer out of stocks | $10 per line for broker-sponsored transfer $50 per line for listed shares or $66 per line for Delisted/suspended shares*** for issuer-sponsored transfer |
*Charges are inclusive of GST for Australian residents.
**Additional services include but not limited to the following optional services: Arranging AGM attendance and receiving hard copies of company reports.
*** Please note that we cannot guarantee the ability to transfer delisted/suspended shares. Fees and stock acceptance depend on our custody confirmation.
Charges passed on from third parties include1:
*Charges are inclusive of GST for Australian residents.
Please note:
To determine whether a particular charge applies, please call our helpdesk before you trade.
You may be subject to additional trading fees or taxes depending on the country where the share is listed.
Description | Charge value | Direction | Threshold | Transaction history name |
---|---|---|---|---|
UK stamp duty reserve tax2 | 0.50% | Buy | n/a | SDRT |
UK PTM | £1 | Both | £10,000 | PTM levy |
Ireland stamp duty | 1.00% | Buy | n/a | Irish tax |
Ireland ITP | €1.25 | Both | €12,500 | ITP Levy |
US on-exchange fee | 0.00278% | Sell | n/a | Section 31 fee |
We quote more than 11,000 shares from the following stock indices in local denominations:
If you are looking for a specific stock that you can't find on our platform, please call us on 1800 601 799 to discuss your individual requirements.
Trade international shares with an IG Share Trading account.
Trade with instant currency conversion on any international trade, from the moment you enter and exit your trade. Our fee to convert is just 0.7%.*
IG provides "live derived pricing" for free on US, Australian, UK and European shares. Although, clients can also subscribe to live prices from an exchange for a monthly fee. These are listed in My IG, the admin hub of your IG account.
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1 There may be other charges related to your bank's withdrawal and deposit process, please ensure you check these with your bank.
2 Non-CREST-eligible and CREST-eligible residual stocks are subject to a minimum stamp duty charge of £5.00, rounded up to the nearest £5.00.