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.
Choose our award-winning¹ online platform for a seamless trading experience.
Chart, trade, and connect with traders using real-time data and technical tools.
Analyse markets with advanced charting, custom tools and professional insights.
Take full control over each trade with just a few clicks, in our easy-to-use deal ticket:
Get right to the heart of price action and make the most of opportunity with our fast, clear, smart charts.
Keep up with financial announcements, and stay ahead of market movements, with a news and analysis package built into our online trading platform.
Get inspired by live and on-demand shows from our in-house TV channel.
Price moves. Economic events. Technical patterns. Set up automatic alerts and be the first to know about them - on any device.
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:
Tweak our trading platform so it works, looks and feels just how you need it to.
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.
Automate your trading strategy with advanced algorithms and reduce human error.
Build custom trading applications, tools and algorithms with our developer-friendly APIs.
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.
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.