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Share trading charges and fees
Here you'll find all the charges, fees and costs for trading shares with an IG Share Trading account, so you know exactly what you'll pay for each trade. Whether you're looking at brokerage fees, trading costs or currency conversion charges, this comprehensive guide covers all IG Australia share trading expenses.
Start trading today. For account opening enquiries call 1800 601 799 between 9am and 6pm (AEST) weekdays, or email newaccounts.au@ig.com.
Commissions and brokerage charges
Commissions and brokerage charges are the fees you pay when you buy or sell shares through your IG Share Trading account. These trading costs are part of your trading expenses and are deducted automatically with each transaction.
If you trade online
If you buy shares on an IG Share Trading account, you can buy Australian and international shares with $0 commission (0.7% FX fee applies to international trades)¹.
Phone trading charges
When you trade by phone, the following commission charges apply.
| Country | What you'll pay |
| 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% |
Brokerage fees and currency conversion
| Fee type | Details |
| Converting currencies | When trading international shares, we convert currencies at the best available market rates plus a 0.7% FX conversion fee.2 |
| Transferring shares to IG | Move your existing shares from your current broker or share registry to IG at no cost. |
Additional fees and trading costs
Other fees you might pay beyond regular trading commissions. These can include costs for specialised services, account maintenance or transaction processing that are separate from standard trading charges.
Transferring money out your account
| Standard bank transfer | $0 |
| Same-day bank transfer | $15² (minimum $2000) |
| International bank transfer | $15² or local equivalent |
Account services
| US tax documentation | US$50 fee if W-8/W-9 form not supplied before dividend ex-date of US stock trade (only applies when you make qualifying trades) |
| Additional services (AGM attendance, paper reports) | $150² |
| Live market data | Varies by exchange (see My IG settings). This includes complimentary live derived pricing data |
| ProRealTime charts | $40/month² (no charge with 4+ trades/month) |
| PayPal and credit card payments | Fees passed on from provider. Also applies to BPAY, debit cards, bank transfers and other payment methods which may carry additional costs. |
Notes on additional fees
Some markets charge additional fees.
Currency withdrawal fees may apply.
We may charge for services not listed in our product details.
Government taxes and levies
Additional charges that apply based on where shares are listed.
| Description | Charge value | Direction | Threshold | Transaction history name |
| UK stamp duty reserve tax3 | 0.50% | Buy | n/a | SDRT |
| UK PTM | £1.50 | Both | £10,000 | PTM levy |
| Ireland Stamp Duty | 1.00% | Buy | Irish Tax | |
| Ireland ITP | €1.25 | Both | €12,500 | ITP Levy |
| US on-exchange fee | 0.00278% | Sell | n/a | Section 31 fee |
Important info
For more information about share trading charges Australia-wide, or to discuss specific brokerage fees for your trading strategy, our team is available to help.
Commission charges
Commission charges are calculated as a flat fee, a percentage of the transaction value or as cents per share for US shares. Commissions are charged per trade executed, per day by IG. Hence, orders like good-till-cancelled (GTC), which may be filled across several trading sessions, could result in multiple lots of commission being charged.
Dual-listed shares
Where we offer trading on shares that are dual-listed and fully fungible for settlement on both exchanges, the commission charges relevant to the country where the primary listing is held will apply.
Commission rates
We will let you know in writing which commission rates apply at the time you open your account.
Trading hours
Australian shares: 10:00-16:00 (Sydney time)
UK shares (LSE): 08:00-16:30 (London time)
US shares: 09:30-16:00 (New York time). US Shares trading under our 'US All Sessions' offering are tradable from 07:00-17:30 (New York Time)
European shares: Market hours vary depending on the relevant exchange, please call our helpdesk on 1800 601 734 for details
Order execution
Orders may operate differently depending on the third party we send your order to, in relation to pre- and post-market sessions for US shares. Some US shares may be visible outside of normal market hours but are not currently tradable on our platform. If you would like further details about how orders work or on the ability to trade US shares outside of normal market hours, please contact one of our dealers.
Try these next
1$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.
2Includes GST for Australian residents.
3Non-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.
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1800 601 799
newaccounts.au@ig.com
Existing clients
1800 601 799
newaccounts.au@ig.com
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Disclaimers
- CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You do not own or have any interest in the underlying asset. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Please consider the Margin Trading Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Risk Disclosure Notice and Target Market Determination before entering into any CFD transaction with us.
- The value of shares, ETFs and ETCs bought through an IG share trading account can fall as well as rise, which could mean getting back less than you originally put in. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
- Please ensure you fully understand the risks and take care to manage your exposure.
- The information on this website is prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consequently, you should consider the information in light of your objectives, financial situation and needs.
- This website is operated by IG Australia Pty Ltd. IG Australia Pty Ltd is located on Level 32, Queen & Collins, 376-390 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000. ABN 93 096 585 410, Australian Financial Services Licence No. 515106. Derivatives Issuer Licence in New Zealand FSP No. 684191, NZBN 9429047618251.