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CFDs are complex instruments. 70% of retail client accounts lose money when trading CFDs, with this investment provider. You can lose your money rapidly due to leverage. Please ensure you understand how this product works and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing money. CFDs are complex instruments. 70% of retail client accounts lose money when trading CFDs, with this investment provider. You can lose your money rapidly due to leverage. Please ensure you understand how this product works and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing money.

Indices CFD trading with IG

Start trading indices CFDs with simple platforms, guided learning, and expert support available round the clock.

  • FTSE 100 listed¹
  • 50+ years of expertise
  • 800k+ clients
Bundled foreign currency notes

2026

Best Platform for the Active Trader

ADVFN International Financial Awards

2026

Best Multi Platform Provider

ADVFN International Financial Awards

Why trade indices CFDs with IG? 

Wide choice of indices

Access more than 80 global indices2, including the FTSE 100, Wall Street, and Germany 40.

Multiple trading platforms

Use a web based platform, mobile app, and third-party platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, and ProRealTime to monitor positions.

Advanced charting tools

Track market movements with clear, fast charts and deepen your analysis using ProRealTime.

What our clients say

80+ global indices2 at your fingertips

  • Popular indices
  • New indices
  • Weekend indices

Note: Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices above are indicative only.

Fees for trading indices CFDs with IG

Margin

  • CFD trading on indices lets you use leverage, so you only need to put down margin to open a position.
  • The margin required will vary depending on the market. 

Spreads

  • The spread is the cost of trading, calculated as the difference between buy and sell prices. 
  • Minimum spreads start from 0.4 points on the US 500, 1 point on the FTSE 100, 1.2 on Germany 40, 1 on US Tech 100, and 2.4 points on Wall Street. 

Note: Additional charges may apply, including currency conversion charges. 

Ready to trade indices CFDs with IG’s award-winning platform?³

Join 800k+ clients and open your account in minutes.

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3 easy steps to the markets

Open an IG account today with one of the trusted trading platforms

FTSE 100 listed¹ | 800k+ clients
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Step 1

Create your account

Apply within minutes. No minimum to open.

Step 2

Fund your account

Bank transfer or card. Instant confirmation.

Step 3

Start trading

Access major global indices, including the US 500, UK 100, Germany 40, and more.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Create your account

    Apply within minutes. No minimum to open.

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    Step 2

    Fund your account

    Bank transfer or card. Instant confirmation.

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    Step 3

    Start trading

    Access major global indices, including the US 500, UK 100, Germany 40, and more.

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1 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.
2 We offer 81 indices markets for CFD trading
3 Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2026.
4 You’ll pay a small premium only if your guaranteed stop is triggered.