CFD futures trading with IG

Access CFD futures across global index, commodity, and bond markets from a single account. Trade on price movements without owning the underlying asset.

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What is CFD futures trading?

CFD futures trading is the process of speculating on the price of a futures contract through leveraged CFDs. Futures are contracts that lock in a market price today, with the exchange of the asset taking place on a set date in the future.

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Why trade CFD futures with IG?

Huge selection of markets

Access index, commodity, and bond futures across a wide range of global markets.

Deep internal liquidity

Benefit from better execution on larger trades with deep internal liquidity and support for high-volume trading.

Multiple trading platforms

Use a web based platform, mobile app, L2 Dealer, ProRealTime and TradingView.

Markets you can trade

Index futures

Trade major global indices, including Wall Street, FTSE 100, Germany 40, and Hong Kong HS50.

Commodity futures

Access energy and metal markets, including crude oil, natural gas, and gold.

Bond futures

Take positions on bond futures, including Bund, Bobl, and Schatz.

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Web trading

Trade CFD futures on our intuitive web platform with integrated charts, trading tools, and fast execution.

Mobile app

Monitor markets, manage your positions, and trade CFD futures on the go with our mobile trading app.

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What are futures and how do you trade them?

Futures are contracts that enable traders to lock in a market price today, without exchanging the underlying asset until a predetermined future date.

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What are the differences between futures and options?

A futures contract is an agreement to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price on a specified future date. On the contrary, options give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to trade an asset at a fixed price.

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What are the differences between CFDs and futures?

CFDs involve exchanging the price difference of an asset between opening and closing a position, while futures are contracts to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a set future date.

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What are the differences between forex and futures trading?

Forex trading involves buying and selling currencies, while futures trading involves contracts to trade various markets at a predetermined price and future date.

Forex vs futures trading

What are oil futures and how do you trade them?

Oil futures are financial contracts where a buyer and seller agree to trade a set number of barrels of oil at a fixed price on a future date, obligating the buyer to purchase and the seller to deliver by expiration.

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Access global markets by trading futures with CFDs.

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Access global markets by trading futures with CFDs.

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FAQs

1. What are CFD futures?

CFD futures allow you to speculate on the price of an underlying futures contract without entering into the futures contract itself.

2. How do CFD futures work?

CFD futures allow you to speculate on the price movements of futures contracts without owning the underlying asset. You can go long or short, using leverage to gain exposure to the market with a smaller initial outlay.

3. What are the benefits and risks of trading CFD futures?

CFD futures can provide access to global markets and the flexibility to go long or short, but leverage can also magnify losses, meaning you can lose more than your initial deposit.

4. What markets can you trade with CFD futures?

CFD futures give you exposure to a range of global markets, including indices, commodities and bonds.

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IG International Limited is part of the IG Group and its ultimate parent company is IG Group Holdings Plc. IG Group established in London in 1974, and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index.

The risks of loss from investing in CFDs can be substantial and the value of your investments may fluctuate. 70% of retail client accounts lose money when trading CFDs, with this investment provider. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how this product works, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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