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Trading platforms and integration options

Access all trading platforms and integration options available through IG Australia. Find the perfect combinations to suit your trading strategy.

Start trading today. For account opening enquiries call 1800 601 799 between 9am and 6pm (AEST) weekdays, or email newaccounts.au@ig.com.

IG trading platforms

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Web platform

Choose our award-winning¹ online platform for a seamless trading experience.

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Mobile app

All the features you need, whenever and wherever you need them.

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Third-party trading platforms

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TradingView

Chart, trade, and connect with traders using real-time data and technical tools.

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MetaTrader 4

Trade with customisable charts and automated strategies.

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ProRealTime

Analyse markets with advanced charting, custom tools and professional insights.

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Explore L2 Dealer

Access direct market trading with full order book transparency.

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Key features of the IG platform

  • Deal ticket
  • Charts
  • News analysis
  • IG Live
  • Alerts
  • Signals
  • Customisations

Take full control over each trade with just a few clicks, in our easy-to-use deal ticket:

  • Get an instant overview of market prices, spread, and margin with our simple, clean design
  • Reduce risk and protect your profits with our stops and limits – including guaranteed stops for protection2
  • Choose your preferred currency to keep conversion charges down.
  • Trade automatically by setting orders to open at your chosen level, then choose their expiry date or close manually
  • Set alerts to trigger when a market moves an amount, hits a price level or meets your technical conditions
  • Find dealing specs in the ‘information’ tab – minimum stop distances and trade sizes, margin factors and more

 

Get right to the heart of price action and make the most of opportunity with our fast, clear, smart charts.

  • Track performance across timeframes ranging from tick-by-tick to monthly
  • Compare up to four timeframes on a single chart
  • Perform in-depth analysis with 28 indicators (including MACD, RSI and Bollinger Bands) and 19 drawings
  • Experience modern trading technology, supported by HTML5 technology, on any browser
  • Deal in an instant, direct from charts – open, close and edit positions in a couple of clicks
  • Get integrated access to ProRealTime, the leading web-based charting package for advanced traders

Keep up with financial announcements, and stay ahead of market movements, with a news and analysis package built into our online trading platform.

  • X | Facebook | Instagram: Follow our curated feeds for real-time updates from financial news outlets, analysts and institutions
  • Reuters: Read breaking news tailored to you, through feeds from the world-leading news organisation
  • In-house analysts: Find what you need to make an informed trade, with fundamental and technical analysis from IG analysts

Get inspired by live and on-demand shows from our in-house TV channel.

  • Watch shows with our experts three times a day, Monday to Friday. Discover markets to track, find key levels with live technical analysis, and plan ahead with a look at tomorrow’s likely events.
  • Get exclusive coverage of major events, like monetary policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and other central banks

Price moves. Economic events. Technical patterns. Set up automatic alerts and be the first to know about them - on any device.

  • Price level alerts trigger when your market hits your chosen price
  • Price change alerts trigger when a market moves your chosen amount
  • Technical indicator alerts let you know when a market meets your technical conditions
  • Economic calendar alerts inform you ahead of important market events

Get help identifying opportunities to trade on forex, indices and commodities markets. Have buy and sell signals, based on analysis from two expert third parties, delivered to your mobile or desktop:

  • Take the guesswork out of chart pattern recognition
  • Reinforce your own market research and analysis
  • Be alerted to significant trends and patterns
  • Decide whether to react to potential opportunities

Tweak our trading platform so it works, looks and feels just how you need it to.

  • Set up multiple workspaces for different markets and goals
  • Switch between light and dark modes
  • Group favourite or related markets in watchlists for quick access
  • Personalise your balance bar, for a detailed or at-a-glance view
  • Seize opportunity even quicker by turning on one-click dealing
  • Add or remove columns to tailor the info you see
  • Save space - tab your panels in one place for faster access
  • Save space and get quick access to panels by tabbing them in one place

AI-powered market insights

DiscoverAI is your built-in market research companion that turns AI insights into trading opportunities. Gain AI-driven insights to explore themes, spot opportunities and support your trading decisions with intelligent market analysis. 

Advanced integration options

Direct market access

Trade directly with market order books for maximum transparency and control.

Algorithmic trading

Automate your trading strategy with advanced algorithms and reduce human error.

APIs

Build custom trading applications, tools and algorithms with our developer-friendly APIs.

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FAQs about trading platforms

What is a trading platform?

A trading platform is computer software which you can use to research, place, monitor and edit trades. You can choose from many platforms, including desktop platforms, trading apps, web-based platforms and third-party programs.

What trading platforms can I trade with IG Australia?

There are several trading platforms available to you through IG Australia, including advanced charting on TradingView and specialised algorithmic and automated trading platforms like MetaTrader 4 and ProRealTime.

What's the best trading platform for beginners in Australia?

If you're new to the markets, you might want to use our web platform on your desktop. If you prefer to trade on the move, you might choose our mobile app. Experienced traders can use advanced third-party platforms, while algorithmic traders can choose specialist platforms to develop their own automated trading programs.

Can I get a demo trading account?

Yes, when you open a demo account with IG Australia, you'll get immediate access to our online platform with $20,000 AUD in virtual funds to practise with. This lets you test trading strategies without risking real money.

Is there a MetaTrader 4 demo account?

Yes, you can open a free MT4 demo account with IG Australia. You get $10,000 in virtual funds to trade forex pairs, commodities, indices and cryptocurrencies, plus access to Expert Advisors and custom indicators.

Is there a mobile trading app?

Yes, IG Australia offers an award-winning1 mobile trading app available for iOS and Android. You can trade over 17,000 markets from anywhere.

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1 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.
2 You’ll pay a small premium only if your guaranteed stop is triggered.