Thematic investing and basket trading
Opportunity changes with the times. Trade the future with thematic investing – including electric vehicles, robotics and AI – with Australia’s No.1 CFD trading provider.1
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
Why trade or invest in themes with us?
Access thousands of thematic ETFs, smart beta ETFs and baskets of our custom indices
Buy and sell international ETFs at zero commission2, and Australian ETFs from just $54 in a share trading account
Invest in thematic ETFs and shares from just $5 Commission for Australian ETFs4, and $0 for International ETFs2 in a share trading account
Trade the future with themes like electric vehicles, AI and robotics
Gain exposure to bespoke indices like our inflation, FAANG or FTSE 350 sectors
Use our unique market screener to find the right ETFs for you
Discover our thematic and basket trading markets
- ESG
- AI
- Electric vehicles
- 5G
- Water
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
What are thematic investing and basket trading?
Thematic investing is a longer-term form of gaining exposure to the movements of a specific trend or ‘theme’ such as ESG stocks, electric vehicles, robotics or any other macro event or market movement. Learn more about thematic investing
Basket trading means taking a position on a group of stocks simultaneously – for example a theme – which are all grouped together into one index, ETF or ‘basket’.
Ways to trade or invest in thematics
| Asset | Markets | How to trade or invest |
| Thematic ETFs | ETFs tracking sectors like AI or electric vehicles | CFDs, share trading |
| Custom indices (baskets) | Custom indices like the inflation, FAANG or FTSE 350 sectors | CFDs |
| Thematic shares | Shares aligned to a theme, like EV stocks such as Tesla or NIO | CFDs, share trading |
Open an account to get started trading or investing in thematics and baskets
Open an account to get started trading or investing in thematics and baskets
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to more than 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With 48 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
Trade themes and baskets with Australia’s best platform3
- Web-based platform
- Mobile trading app
Take control of your thematic and basket positions with our clean deal ticket, clear price charts and in-platform news and analysis.
Trade thematic and basket opportunities wherever you are, and receive trading alerts and signals on the go through email, SMS or push.
Trading or investing in thematics and baskets: the pros and cons
| CFDs | Share trading | |
| Main benefits | Low spread on thematic ETFs, unique indices and sectors to trade on, deal on rising and falling markets | Receive shareholder privileges and dividends Longer-term holding options suited to thematic investing |
| Risks | Trades are leveraged so losses will be magnified if the market moves against you. Traders can set automatic stops and guaranteed stop losses5 to control risk, but if these aren’t used, you could lose more than the initial deposit. Also, you’ll never lose more than your account balance.6 |
You could get back less than your initial investment |
| Accessible to | All clients | All clients |
| Markets | Over 17,000 markets including shares, ETFs, indices | Shares, ETFs |
| Commission | Commission on share CFDs, margin rate varies. | Buy and sell shares and ETFs from zero commission for US and UK shares2 and from $5 commission for AU shares4 |
| Platforms | Web, mobile app and advanced platforms | Web and mobile app |
| Learn more | Learn more |
Note: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.
Costs and charges
We are clear about our charges, so you always know what fees you will incur when you trade with us. Opening an account is free, and our charges are competitive.
Open a share trading account in minutes
It's free to open an account, takes less than five minutes, and there's no obligation to fund or trade.
Open a share trading account in minutes
It's free to open an account, takes less than five minutes, and there's no obligation to fund or trade.
Open a share trading account in minutes
It's free to open an account, takes less than five minutes, and there's no obligation to fund or trade.
Open a share trading account in minutes
It's free to open an account, takes less than five minutes, and there's no obligation to fund or trade.
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1 Number 1 in Australia by primary relationships, CFDs & FX, Investment Trends November 2022 Leveraged Trading Report..
2 Note for multi-currency accounts: These figures apply to clients who 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.
3 Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2023.
4Place 3 or more share trades in the previous month to qualify for our lowest commission on Australian shares. Other fees and charges may apply. Please visit our Share Trading charges and fees webpages for the full list of fees.
5 Stop-loss orders close your position automatically if the market moves against you. Normal stop-loss orders are free, but there’s no guarantee of protection against slippage. Guaranteed stops will close your position exactly the price you specified, but incur a premium if triggered.
6 Negative balance protection is not available to Pro Level 2 clients or Pro Level 1 clients with collateral enabled.
